PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

James E. Zaleski

US Air Force
Vietnam Era Veteran
Law Enforcement Officer

Multi-City, NY - 11/27/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran faithfully executed his duties in the service of his country from January 24, 1962 to January 21, 1966. He went to schooling at Sheppard AFB, Texas, where he took courses in Aircraft Maintenance Tech and Aircraft Mechanics Courses. He was assigned to 18th TC Sq. TAC as an Apprentice Aircraft Loadmaster. He attained a rank of Airman 1st Class, and was awarded AF Good Conduct Medal and AF Expeditionary Medal (Dominican Republic). After his military service, he served the people of Riverhead, NY as a Police Officer, a position from which he retired. The Family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him for his service to the Nation and Riverhead community.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/27/2023 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

DeFriest - Grattan Funeral Home
13805 Main Rd.
Mattituck, NY 11952

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip
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631-631-4948

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 8 March 2022

Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, and CDC Guidelines of 3 March 2022, going forward, the Lead Ride Captain for any mission will be responsible for determining whether PGR members will have to mask up or not. Please ensure that you have a mask with you, should the need arise, and respect the LRC’s decision in these matters.

Special Information:

Meet RC Mike at funeral home for instructions. LEO is expected as well. Bring your flags.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/27/2023 at 10:15am

Second Location:

Saint Johns Church
546 St. Johns Pl.
Riverhead, NY 11901

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Gene / Sue Fronhoefer
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631-379-9788

Second Stage - Special Information:

Meet RCs Gene & Sue at church for instructions. The church is located behind Riverhead Fire Dept on Roanoke Ave. Burial to be after mass, at the church cemetery behind church. Bring your flags.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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