Honor Mission
CAPT Patricia Ann Drislane
US Navy - Retired
Multi-City, NY - 01/30/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Captain Patricia Ann Drislane has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in her military honors funeral services. Captain Drislane, 72, died on January 22, 2025, in Middletown, RI.
Born in Albany, NY, Captain Drislane graduated from Vincentian Institute and Marquette University where she was Valedictorian of her class of 1974. Entering the US Navy on 23 May 1975, she served in Human Resources, as a Procurement and Recruiting Officer, Personnel Distribution Officer, Executive Officer - Shore Activities, and as a School Administrator. Her 28 plus years of honorable service encompassed the Cold War, Gulf War and the Global War on Terrorism Eras. She advanced to the rank of Captain (O-6) and retired on 31 December 2003. For her service, she was awarded; the Meritorious Service Medal, (4 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, (3 awards), Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, (2 awards) and the Navy Recruiting Ribbon, (4 awards).
Captain Drislane later moved to Newport, RI, where she joined the Newport Historical Society giving many walking tours. She was a Docent at the Touro Synagogue and never stopped studying the rich history and culture of Newport.
Portions of the above narrative are contained in Captain Drislane's obituary which is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
01/30/2025 at 01:15pm
Staging Location:
McVeigh Funeral Home
208 N. Allen St.
Albany, NY 12206
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
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Special Information:
Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests. There will be a brief private service conducted at 2:00 pm, followed by escort to and interment with full military honors at St. Mary's Cemetery, 2900 Tibbits Ave, Troy, NY 12180.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 01/26; MER
