Honor Mission
Paul D. Ferranti
US Marine Corps
Vietnam War Veteran
Hilton, NY - 06/28/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to attend the calling hours and military honors for Paul D. Ferranti. The following is an excerpt from his obituary; "Paul was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps, having served as a Sergeant in Vietnam from November 14,1967 to December 22, 1968. While in Vietnam, he saved many lives during combat. After a grenade landed at his feet, he picked it up and launched it back, sparing the lives of his troops in disregard for his own safety. He earned two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star, among many other medals and certificates for his bravery. Paul then reenlisted in the Marine Corp Reserves and was stationed in Peru."
His full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/28/2025 at 10:20am
Staging Location:
Thomas Burger Funeral Home, Inc.
735 East Avenue
Hilton, NY
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John P McMullen
585-943-4964
Special Information:
PGR will stand an honorable flag line for arriving guests at the funeral home from 11:00 am till 1:00 pm. At 1:00 pm, we will provide an escort to Parma Union Cemetery, 260 Parma Center Rd., Hilton, NY for military burial ceremony. Mr. Ferranti's family is close to Mike Conway (current PGR member).
Weather will be warm and possibly wet, so please dress accordingly. Bring your 3x5 American or Marine flag. Water not provided
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/28/2025 at 01:00pm
Second Location:
Parma Union Cemetery
260 Parma Center Rd.
Hilton, NY
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John P McMullen
585-943-4964
Second Stage - Special Information:
Prepare to meet the escort at the cemetery and stand a flag line at the burial site.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
John P McMullen
rs 06/26; MER
