PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Richard C. Maraglio

US Army - Vietnam Veteran
US Army National Guard - Retired

Multi-City, NY - 01/24/2025

***UPDATED 23 January 2025 - 15:50 Hrs***
Primary staging time has been changed.
Please see updated information below.

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 5, Region 6, Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

The family of Richard C. Maraglio has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Richard, 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on January 18, 2025 in Lake Katrine, New York.

Richard grew up in Merrick on Long Island and graduated from Calhoun High School in 1963. He studied at Mercy Hospital’s School of Radiography and became a licensed Radiologic Technologist prior to commissioning in the US Army. As a Chief Warrant Officer One in the Army, Richard served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot assigned to the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (the Blackhorse Regiment). For his heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty on 13 November 1968, Richard was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal. The citation accompanying the award is available for viewing online by clicking here.

After his service to his country in the war, Richard returned home and went back to college to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Science at Long Island University, CW Post Campus. During his 25 years of service in the US Army and New York National Guard, he mastered military helicopter aviation while working his way upwards to become a Hospital Administrator. He decided to take a job as a hospital administrator in New Mexico where he later retired.

Portions of the above narrative are contained in Richard's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED

01/24/2025 at 09:00 am

Staging Location:

Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home
27 Smith Ave.
Kingston, NY 12401

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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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.

Please note:  Staginging time may change.  Please watch your email for updates.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/24/2025 at 12:00pm

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
208 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11792

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 12:30 pm. Please meet RC Mike Osip at front gate further instruction. Dress for the weather.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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