PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Thomas M. Catallo

US Army
WW II Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 07/24/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to participate in the military honors funeral services of Thomas M. "Bruno" Catallo.  Thomas, 99, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Born in Waterford, NY, Thomas was drafted into the US Army at 18 years of age.  He was trained as a Cryptograph Mechanic (MOS 801), and served as a Corporal in the US Army’s Communications Corps. His 2 years overseas brought him to Central Europe, Northern France, Rhineland and Normandy.  For his service, he was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal and Lapel Pin.  He was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal on January 1, 1946.

After the War, Mr. Catallo held several jobs including work for the NYS Canal Authority as well as running his own electrical installation & repair business. Tom completed formal training as an electrical technician and joined the IBEW from which he eventually retired.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/24/2023 at 09:45am

Staging Location:

Brendese Funeral Home
133 Broad St.
Waterford, NY 12188

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dan Nolin
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518-361-6410

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:

Stage flag line for dignified transfer, then escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for an 11 am service.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/24/2023 at 10:30am

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dan Nolin
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518-361-6410

Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 11:00 am.  Please stage quietly and in accordance with existing guidelines.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Dan Nolin

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