Honor Mission
Gerald P. Verdi
United States Navy
Vietnam War Veteran
Hamburg, NY - 07/28/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Gerald P. Verdi has requested Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Verdi passed 23 July 2025 surrounded by his family.
After graduating from Burgard Vocational High School in Buffalo, NY, Mr. Verdi entered the Navy at the age of 18. Trained as a Aviation Machinist Mate he was assigned to the USS Nicholas (DD-449), a Fletcher-Class Destroyer during the Vietnam War. Mr. Verdi served his nation for 3 years and 8 months on active duty, with 2 years 8 months Sea Service. Mr. Verdi was honorably discharged at the rank of Petty Officer aboard the USS McCloy (DE-1038), a Bronstein-Class Frigate on 30 January 1970. For his service he was awarded; Navy Good Conduct Medal National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960 Device.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
07/28/2025 at 05:00pm
Staging Location:
Lakeside Funeral Home
4199 Lake Shore Rd.
Hamburg, NY 14075
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
James Drzewiecki
Special Information:
Members will stand flag line for the last 2 hours of Visitation. Military honors will be at 7PM. Thank you for standing for our veterans.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
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Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
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Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?
no
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Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs - 07/25; MER
