Honor Mission
Ernest C. Niforos
US Navy
Vietnam War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 01/27/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Ernest C. Niforos has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Ernest, 78, of Gloversville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Ernie was born in Plattsburgh, NY and entered the US Navy during the Vietnam War on 18 November 1968. He served a total of 3 years and 9 months on active duty, including 2 years and 9 months at sea aboard the USS Basilone (DD/DDE-824), a Gearing-class destroyer. He was honorably discharged on 28 August 1972 with a rating of Yeoman and a rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class. For his service, he was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Medal and National Defense service Medal.
After his time in the Navy, Ernie returned to finish his degree in History. He moved to Johnstown in 1981 and co-owned and operated New York Lunch in downtown Gloversville. He was later employed as chef at the Desmond in Albany and, in 1993, he purchased Tegeo’s Luncheonette in Gloversville and operated that until his retirement in 2006. He was also a 38-year member and past president of Pleasant Square Fire Company and a past president of the Gloversville Lions Club.
Portions of the above narrative are contained in Ernie's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
01/27/2025 at 09:45am
Staging Location:
Grace Luthern Church
1 W. Montgomery St.
Johnstown, NY 12095
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John Mercier
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
Staging at the church with a flag line for the last hour of Visitation, 10:00 - 11:15 am. Funeral service scheduled for 11:30 am, followed by escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for interment with military honors.
En route to the cemetery, the cortege will pause at the Pleasant Square Fire Department where a Last Call ceremony will be conducted.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
01/27/2025 at 02:00pm
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John Mercier
Second Stage - Special Information:
Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 01/23; MER
