Honor Mission
Thomas C. Connally
US Army
Cold War Veteran
Schuylerville, NY - 10/10/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Thomas C. Connally has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Thomas, 84, of Troy passed peacefully on September 13, 2023 at the Samaritan Hospital.
Born in Troy, NY, Tom was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Class of 1957. Following graduation, he served in the US Army during the Cold War era, and later retired from the Ford Motor Company in Green Island. He worked for 10 years at the Knickerbocker Ice Rink in Troy.
Tom played many sports as a young man, but was most known as a pitcher for fast pitch softball. He and his brother "Ned" played for "The Foggy Bell " and other teams at 112th Street Park for many years. He was a member of the Friends of 112th Street, the Veteran's of Lansingburgh, the ALL-Troy Athletic Club and the Over 30 Softball League.
Portions of the above narrative are contained in Tom's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/10/2023 at 01:00pm
Staging Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
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:
Interment with military honors scheduled for 1:30 pm. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 10/05; MER
