Honor Mission
Jeffrey D. DelGiorno
US Army
Vietnam Veteran
Holbrook, NY - 03/11/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
The deceased U.S Army Veteran Jeffrey D. Del Giorno was so grateful for Patriot Guard Riders participation at his brother's funeral, that he left explicit instructions for his wife to request we stand for him when he passes.
Jeffrey served during the Vietnam War. His death was related to chemical exposure in Vietnam passing at the young age of 73 . His medals and commendations include: Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and Sharpshooter-M16 award.
He worked for Hills and Walbaums supermarkets and later drove for Towne Bus company. He considered his friends as family, and was known as the life of the party. His obituary reflects that he was a brother to 16 siblings, not because they were all blood relatives, but because he bestowed that title to his close friends as a token of his love.
Please join us in fulfilling this proud soldiers final request.
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/11/2024 at 09:15am
Staging Location:
Maloney Funeral Home
825 Main Street
Holbrook, New York 11741
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John Merkle
631-428-3177
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:
After a dignified transfer of remains, we will escort to Good Shepherd Church 5 minutes away.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/11/2024 at 09:45am
Second Location:
Good Shepherd Church
1370 Grundy Ave,
Holbrook, NY 11741
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John Merkle
631-428-3177
Second Stage - Special Information:
Services are 10 - 11 AM. We will pass the house (walking distance from the church) and then proceed to Calverton National Cemetary.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
yes
Third Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/11/2024 at 11:00am
Third Location:
Calverton National Cemetary
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, N.Y. 11933
Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Gene and Sue Frohnhoefer
631-379-9788
Third Stage - Special Information:
Please assemble at the main gate and await the escort from Maloney Funeral Home.
Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
John Joseph Merkle
rs 03/08; MER
