PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Vincent James DePalo

US Army Air Forces
WW II Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 06/14/2024

***Updated 12 June 2024 - 17:00 hrs***
Third Stage Special Information has been updated.
Please see updates below

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Vincent "Jimmy" James DePalo faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Army Air Forces during World War II. He enlisted on 17 October 1941, and while serving overseas in 1942 – 1943 as Airplane Mechanic-Gunner (MOS 748), he participated in aerial combat missions in Egypt, Libya, Sicily and Tunisia. He was honorably discharged as Technical Sergeant on 31 August 1945.

For his service, Vincent was awarded the following decorations: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, and American Defense Service Medal.

His loving family requests Patriot Guard Riders stand for this American Hero who surely stood for us.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/14/2024 at 08:30am

Staging Location:

New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road
New Hyde Park, NY  11040

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen
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516-729-9869

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:

Please stage with flag line for arrival of family and mourners.  This Mission promises to have a large turnout; please prepare accordingly.  Dignified transfer and escort to Holy Spirit RC Church to follow funeral service at funeral home.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/14/2024 at 09:00am

Second Location:

Holy Spirit RC Church
500 Jericho Tpke
New Hyde Park, NY  11040

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen
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516-729-9869

Second Stage - Special Information:

Please stage with flag line to receive the funeral cortege.  Dignified transfer and escort to Long Island National Cemetery to follow mass.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/14/2024 at 10:15am

Third Location:

Long Island National Cemetery
2040 Wellwood Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Terry and Jim Martinelli
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631-617-3298

Third Stage - Special Information:

UPDATED

Large turnout expected.
Please stage in Admin Parking Lot to avoid congestion at Shelters - see RCs Terry and Jim Martinelli for instructions.
Funeral scheduled for 11:00 AM.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY

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