Armond truly was a wonderful person. I got to know him when I was 15 years old. I was in the musicals at Bishop Ludden High School and many of the Pompeian Players would help with the shows and Armond was one of them.

In my later adult years I met up with him again when I began my radio career. Through the years we became close friends and he always gave me positive encouragement. Armond was a big baseball fan and loved the Syracuse Chiefs I’ll miss seeing him there this year.

Rest in peace my friend.
Gary Dunes

Armond will never be gone from the hearts and souls of the many people he has reached throughout his lifetime.  He is irreplaceable.  From the first time I heard his voice on his Sunday Radio Show, I knew he was special.  He had compassion for people.  The requests on his show were announced to make each individual request special.  I am truly devastated with the news of his passing.  I missed very few of his Sunday shows in more than the past 10 years.  The encouragement he gave his listeners including myself will be very difficult to live without. My week was incomplete unless I heard his soothing and natural approach on "Armondo's Music Italian Style".  I was very intrigued by his amazing talent to relate to each person he encountered, I know in my heart that in this lifetime there will never be anyone that can come close to matching Armond's wonderful personality.  At this moment, I can picture him in Heaven with the Angels looking down on us with that beautiful and unforgettable smile.  I miss you Armond.  You will always be in my heart.

Armond was a man who loved life and made friends the moment you met him.
He loved his country, the "family" that encompassed the entire community.

I can't speak Italian but I almost never missed his radio show it made my day! He had a great talent for picking the music that was fun, classic, romantic and beautiful. He made you feel welcome and he loved every minute of his show.

I know his sponsors will miss him because his personal endorsement of their products was good for business.

I'm sure "Mamma" has the "water boiling" for him in Heaven.

God Bless You Armond

Bob Carolin

I met Armond back in 1980-81 when I was just a teenager working in the cafeteria at Key Bank on Warren St.  He didn't just come in and eat lunch, he came in to be with the people.  After an animated luncheon with whichever group he sat with, he'd come over to the table where the cafeteria staff was taking a break and talk with us too!

He cared so much about people and it didn't matter who you were or how old you were.  For a young adult, his encouragement, openness, and, yes, his friendship made a tremendous impact on my future.  He told me I could be anything and do anything, even as a woman - something I hadn't heard a lot of back then.

i have often thought of Armond over the years and am glad I didn't miss this opportunity to perhaps tell his family and the community how well respected Armond was and how greatly he will be missed even by old friends from the past.

Rest in God's love, Armond.  God's comfort to those left behind.

Tracy (O'Connor) Drake
Pulaski, NY (former North-sider)

Maybe the first thing that struck me when I met Armond was that he had great parents.  Great parents raise great children and Armond was a great man.  Not because of his long resume but because there wasn't a bad bone in his body.  He liked everybody.  Some people in public life shake hands and smile but it's rote.  In Armond's case he was always concerned about the well-being of people he met.  Did you know he launched the career of State Assemblywoman Joan Christensen?  She was a single mom with several kids and was at city hall with complaints about her tax bill.  Armond heard her complaints and suggested she run for office.  The apolitical "mom" became political and hasn't stopped winning offices.  He could also subtly advance a career.  In the late 1980s I was a young fellow working at WSYR Radio.  Armond was an election night analyst at the station and before the night ended he praised my work to my employers.  Not long after his words I got a promotion.  We had met just that once but he always recognized me and said hello when I would see him later, even if infrequently.  On my way to his wife's funeral I slipped and broke my left leg.  I didn't make it to the church.  Chance later put us to work in the same building and on a day when he was telling me about his wife I explained the story of my leg  He just patted me on the back and said he understood and thanked me for making the effort.  Lastly, he loved his city.  It may be a line politicians offer at election time but Armond loved the sights and sounds and the people and he always seemed excited that God allowed him so many friends, good restaurants and Italian bakeries.  Want to live a good life?  Live like Armond.

Armond was near and dear to my heart and my family. My mother was in the Pompeian players with Armond, he knew my entire family being that they grew up on the North side as well. Besides knowing Armond as a friend, I also worked with him for 6 years at WSEN/WFBL radio. Every Syracuse Chiefs baseball game my boyfriend- (Gary Dunes) & I would look for him in his reserved seats so we could chat and I could give him a big kiss on his cheek. I have laughed with Armie and hugged him when he cried about the loss of his wife- I will never forget the times he made me crack up laughing and always gave me helpful advice. I love you Armond and will miss you lots, but I know you are happy with your beautiful wife in heaven. God Bless you my dear friend.

Syracuse is a little sadder since the passing of Armond Magnareli. I grew up a few blocks from his home on the North Side. He coached and officiated at many of our basketball games. He always showed us by example how to win and lose with dignity and  to always respect the other team.
I have never heard anyone say a bad word about Armond.
God bless you and Lou Ann, Jim, Joe and the rest of your family and many friends.

I remember listeneing to Armonds Italian radio show ever since I was a little girl living on the north side. It was just part of our sunday ritual. I contined to listen to him as I got older and loves all the music he played. I will miss his sense of humor and the joy he brought to my family every sunday. God bless you    

Armond mc'd many shows for us when we performed at the Festa Italiano in downtown Syracuse .  He always made us laugh with his jokes and whether rain or shine , he was there.  We will also miss his voice on the radio every Sunday.   He was a great person , and will always live in our hearts.


We love you Armond.
God Bless you.