Honor Mission
Robert F. "Al" Persichitti
US Navy
WW II Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 06/17/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
Robert F. “Al” Persichitti age 102, passed away peacefully, in a hospital in Heide, Germany on his way to recognize the 80th Anniversary of the invasion at Normandy, France “D-Day”.
Born in Calumet, PA, Robert was a US Navy WWII Veteran. He served aboard the USS Eldorado, a Mount McKinley-class amphibious force command ship, during the invasion of Iwo Jima (February 19 - March 26, 1945) and Okinawa (April 1 - June 21, 1945). He saw the raising of the American Flag on Mt. Surabachi twice from the deck of the ship.
Mr. Persichitti taught vocational school for 16 years in Rochester, NY, and was also a self-employed carpenter. He was a longtime member of the Church of St. Jerome, East Rochester, NY., World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA, American Legion Post #1917, East Rochester, NY, and VFW Perinton Memorial Post #8495, Fairport, NY. Robert was an author of 2 books about the story of his life from his childhood in Pennsylvania all the way through to his 102nd birthday.
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Mr. Persichetti's remains are being transported by the family from Ohio to Rochester. Patriot Guard Riders will be honoring Mr. Persichetti with a 3 part mission. 1. PGR will meet the family and escort them from Le Roy to Harloff Funeral Home, East Rochester, 2. Stand during Calling Hours at the funeral home, and 3. Stand during chuch services, followed by escort to cemetery.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/17/2024 at 11:30am
Staging Location:
Exit 47 East of I 90
to 490 East in Le Roy, NY 14482
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Dave Nichols
585-269-1086
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
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Special Information:
We will rendezvous at exit 47 of I-90 East where Monroe County Sheriffs and PGR will escort Mr. Persichetti and his family to the Harloff Funeral Home in East Rochester.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/17/2024 at 03:15pm
Second Location:
Harloff Funeral Home
803 S. Washington St.
East Rochester, NY 14445
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
TBD
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line during Calling Hours of 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
yes
Third Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/18/2024 at 09:15am
Third Location:
St Jerome's Church
207 Garfield St.
East Rochester, NY 14445
Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
TBD
Third Stage - Special Information:
Flag line for the arrival of family and guests. There will be a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am, followed by escort/entombment at White Haven Cemetery, 210 Marsh Rd., Pittsford 14534
Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
dave nichols
rs 06/15; MER
