Honor Mission
Richard V. Padula
US Army National Guard
Korean War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 02/13/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Richard V. Padula has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Richard, 93, passed on February 7, 2025.
Born in Albany, NY, Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard. Called to active duty on 18 May 1953, Richard was assigned to the 3835th Headquarters Detachment, 8154th Army Unit and spent one year and 6 months overseas. He separated on 14 May 1955 at the rank of Corporal, and for his service was awarded a Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal.
Richard later worked for Mohawk Brush, then for New York State as a custodian, where he retired as a supervisor.
Richard's full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
02/13/2025 at 09:30am
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 for the arrival of family and guests. A 10:00 am service will be conducted, followed by escort to St. Vincent DePaul Church, 900 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208 for an 11:00 am Funeral Mass. Following church services, members will ecort to St. Agnes Cemetery, 48 Cemetery Ave., Menands, for military honors interment services at the mausoleum.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 02/11; MER
