PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Kenneth E. Gruenfelder

US Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Farmingdale, NY - 08/13/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Kenneth E. Gruenfelder faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Army as Combat Engineer (MOS 121.10,) serving with Co B, 65th Engineer Battalion (Inf Div), from the time of his enlistment on 13 April 1959, until his honorable discharge at the rank of PVT(T), on 5 July 1960. He completed his Reserve obligation on 12 April 1965.  For his service, he was awarded a Marksman Badge (Rifle) and a Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle).

Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to participate in his final honors.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/13/2024 at 09:00am

Staging Location:

McCourt Trudden Funeral Home
385 Main Street
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Rich "Chief" Schiraldi
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516-813-8025

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

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Special Information:

Stage at funeral home with flag line for arrival of family and mourners. Dignified transfer and escort to St. Killian RC Church to follow short service at funeral home.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/13/2024 at 09:15am

Second Location:

St. Killian RC Church
485 Conklin St
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Rich "Chief" Schiraldi
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516-813-8025

Second Stage - Special Information:

Mass to begin 9:45AM.  Escort to Long Island National Cemetery to follow.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/13/2024 at 10:30am

Third Location:

Long Island National Cemetery
2040 Wellwood Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Rich "Chief" Schiraldi
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516-813-8025

Third Stage - Special Information:

See RC Rich Schiraldi for instructions.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY

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