US Army

 

Honor Mission

Joseph R. Rando

United States Army
Korean War Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 09/23/2025

 

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9


About the Mission:

Joseph R. Rando faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Army. Mr. Rando was called from inactive duty - National Guard - at the rank of Sergeant on 19 August 1950. He served as Field Artillery (MOS 1844) with B Battery of 955th Field Artillery Battalion until his honorable discharge as M/SGT(T) on 10 April 1952.
For his service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, along with Korean Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars.

His family requests Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his final honors.


Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/23/2025 at 08:30am


Staging Location:

Park Funeral Chapels
2175 Jericho Turnpike
Garden City Park, NY  11040


Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
516-729-9869


Special Information:

Flag line for arrival of mourners.  Following short service, we will perform a dignified transfer and escort to St. Kevin's RC Church.


Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes


Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/23/2025 at 09:15am


Second Location:

St. Kevin's RC Church
45-21 194th Street
Flushing, NY  11358


Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
516-729-9869


Second Stage - Special Information:

Flag line for arrival of funeral cortege, dignified transfer upon arrival. Following 9:45AM mass, dignified transfer and escort to Mount St. Mary's Cemetery.


Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes


Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/23/2025 at 10:30am


Third Location:

Mount St. Mary's Cemetery
172-00 Booth Memorial Ave
Flushing,  NY  11365


Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
516-729-9869


Third Stage - Special Information:

See RC Wayne Cohen for instructions.


Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no


Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

rs 09/19; MER