Honor Mission
Ronald L. LoTempio, Sr.
US Army National Guard
Cold War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 02/14/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Ronald L. LoTempio, Sr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Ronald passed on 1 February 2025 at the age of 87 with family at his side.
Born in Buffalo, NY on 3 October 1937, Ronald entered the Army National Guard at the age of 19, on 3 May 1956. He served as a Bandsman - Trumpet Player (MOS- 037.10), and was honorably discharged as Private First Class on 2 May 1959 in Buffalo, NY.
After his service Ronald was a Bank Clerk until he retired.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
02/14/2025 at 08:30am
Staging Location:
St. Amelia Church
2999 Eggert Rd.
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bob Woodward
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
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Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line for arriving family and guests prior to a 9:30 am Mass of Christian Burial. After a dignified transfer, members will escort our hero and family to Mt. Calvary Cemetery for interment with military honors.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
02/14/2025 at 10:30am
Second Location:
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
2951 Harlem Rd.
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bob Woodward
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line at the Mausoleum for arriving family and our hero Ronald L. LeTempio, Sr.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 02/07; MER
