PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

SGT Giovanni Guasta

US Army National Guard (Ret.)

Multi-City, NY - 09/26/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Giovanni Guasta faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Army National Guard from the time of his enlistment in 1975, until his retirement at the rank of Sergeant in 1996. For his service as Indirect Fire Infantryman (Mortars) (MOS 11C20), and Carpentry and Masonry Specialist (MOS 51B20), he was awarded the following: National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, New York State Military Commendation Medal, New York State Medal for Humane Service to New York State (3 awards), and the New York State Aid to Civil Authority (4 awards.)  Further, he attended Combat Engineer Training Course and Carpentry Specialist Training Course.

His son John (Smurf) is a member of American Legion Riders Post 1033 - Elmont.

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

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/26/2025 at 09:00am

Staging Location:

Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home
448 West Main Street
Babylon, NY 11702

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Kevin Tirman
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516-353-0791

Special Information:

Flag line for arrival of mourners. Following a short service, we will perform a dignified transfer and escort to Our Lady of Grace RC Church.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/26/2025 at 09:30am

Second Location:

Our Lady of Grace RC Church
666 Albin Ave
West Babylon, NY 11704

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Kevin Tirman
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516-353-0791

Second Stage - Special Information:

Flag line for arrival of funeral cortege, dignified transfer upon arrival.  Following 10:00AM mass, dignified transfer and escort to Long Island National Cemetery.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/26/2025 at 11:00am

Third Location:

Long Island National Cemetery
2040 Wellwood Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Kevin Tirman
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516-353-0791

Third Stage - Special Information:

Scheduled at 11:30AM at Long Island National Cemetery. See RC Kevin Tirman for instructions.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY

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