Honor Mission
John J. O'Donnell III
US Marine Corps
Vietnam Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 10/11/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of John Joseph O'Donnell III has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. John, 74, passed into eternal life October 4, 2023, in the comfort of his home with his loving wife and family by his side.
Born in Albany, John attended Albany City Schools. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps on 1 October 1968, was trained as a Rifleman (Specialty Code 0311), and completed a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. He was released from active duty on 19 June 1970, and honorably discharged on 11 September 1974 at the rank of Corporal (E-4), after completing his inactive reserve obligation. For his service, John was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Campaign Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with '60 Device and a Marksmanship Badge - Rifle.
Since 1975, John was the owner and operator of O’Donnell Construction in Pittstown, assisting many local families with their roofing and masonry projects. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, a proud Marine, volunteered with both the Boy Scouts of America and the Rensselaer County 4H Club in support of his son, and as a young man, assisted the Boys Club of Albany as a summer camp counselor and lifeguard at Camp Scully on Snyder’s Lake.
Portions of the above narrative are contained in John's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/11/2023 at 11:30am
Staging Location:
Pittstown United Methodist Church
57 Old Rte 7
Valley Falls, NY 12185-2917
Click here for map
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Martin Kaiser
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 8 March 2022
Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, and CDC Guidelines of 3 March 2022, going forward, the Lead Ride Captain for any mission will be responsible for determining whether PGR members will have to mask up or not. Please ensure that you have a mask with you, should the need arise, and respect the LRC’s decision in these matters.
Special Information:
Staging at the church with a flag line for the last hour of visitation, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Religious service will be conducted at 12:30, followed by escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 2:30 pm interment service.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/11/2023 at 02:00pm
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Martin Kaiser
Second Stage - Special Information:
Interment with military honors scheduled for 2:30 pm. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 10/08; MER
