Honor Mission
Charles A. Kulp, Jr.
United States Navy
Cold War Era Veteran
Buffalo, NY - 07/29/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Navy Veteran Charles A. Kulp, Jr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his funeral services. Mr. Kulp passed at the age of 91 on 25 July 2025.
He entered the Navy on 16 August 1956, and was assigned to the 7th Fleet Patrol Squadron Reconnaissance, surveillance in the Western Pacific. Mr. Kulp served his nation with 3 years of active duty, with 22 months foreign and sea service. He was honorably discharged 3 August 1960 with reserve obligations ending 15 August 1962. Navy Veteran Charles A. Kulp Jr. military honors will be at a later date.
After his service Mr. Kulp was the proprietor of Kulp Hardware store in South Buffalo, NY.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
07/29/2025 at 05:00pm
Staging Location:
Castiglia Funeral Home
873 Abbott Rd.
Buffalo, NY 14220
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim Drzewieck
Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line the last 2 hours of visitation, 5 to 7pm. Thank you for standing for our veterans. Water will be provided by the funeral home.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs - 07/27; MER
