Honor Mission
Rene J. Jette
US Navy
Vietnam War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 03/06/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Rene Joseph "Joe" Jette has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Joe, 72, of Pattersonville, passed away on February 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Ticonderoga, NY, Joe graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School in 1970. He joined the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, on 28 October 1970, and was trained as a Hospital Corpsman (MOS HM-8482). He served a total of 3 years and 5 months, including time at the Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4), with a rating of Hospital Corpsman 3, and for his service was awarded a National Defense Service Medal.
After his military service, Joe went on to continue his education with Schenectady County Community College, first earning an Associate’s degree and later a Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Polytechnic in Utica, NY. Joe was a dear cousin to our own PGR Region 4 member Bill "Pappy" Dobies.
Joe's obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/06/2025 at 10:00am
Staging Location:
Simple Choices, Inc.
Cremation Services
218 2nd Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
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 funeral home with a flag line for a dignified transfer. Members will escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for interment with military honors. Estimated departure time is 10:30 am. Family members are meeting at the cemetery.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/06/2025 at 11:30am
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Second Stage - Special Information:
Interment with military honors scheduled for 12:00 pm. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs - 03/02; MER
