PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Joseph P. Caulfield

US Navy Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 01/03/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Joseph P. Caulfield has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Joseph, 92, of Latham, passed away on December 28, 2022 at the Greene Meadows Veterans Nursing Home in Catskill, NY.

Born in Troy, NY, Joseph enlisted in the US Navy and served honorably on active duty from 1948 to 1949, including time aboard the aircraft carrier USS Midway (CVB-41). Following active duty, he continued his military service in the Naval Reserve from 1949 to 1953 and was honorably discharged as an Airman Apprentice.

Joe spent his career working at the Watervliet Arsenal. He retired in January of 1986, after 37 years of dedicated government service. He enjoyed bowling and golf up to the age of 85 and was especially proud of having two holes in one. He was inducted as a Friend into the Edward C. Pickin, Troy High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

Portions of the above narrative are contained in Joseph's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/03/2023 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

Our Lady of the Assumption Church
498 Watervliet Shaker Rd.
Latham, NY 12110

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Shirley Gawlak - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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:

Staging at the church with a flag line for the arrival of the family and guests. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:00 am, followed by an escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for interment with military honors.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/03/2023 at 11:30am

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Shirley Gawlak

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Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors is scheduled for 12:00 pm. Please stage respectfully, adhering to current staging guidelines.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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