Honor Mission
Christopher J. Santanelli
United States Navy
Gulf War Veteran
Hicksville, NY - 10/30/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
Christopher J. Santanelli faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Navy as Mess Management Specialist Seaman, from the time of his enlistment on 5 February 1994 until his honorable discharge on 9 September 1998. For his faithful service, he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle Efficiency Ribbon ("Battle E"), andSea Service Deployment Ribbon (2 awards).
His family requests Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his final honors.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/30/2025 at 10:00am
Staging Location:
Dalton Funeral Home
47 Jerusalem Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Rich "Chief" Schiraldi
516-813-8025
Special Information:
Please stage at funeral home with a flag line for arrival of family and mourners. Dignified transfer and escort to St. Ignatius RC Church to follow short prayers at funeral home.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/30/2025 at 10:45am
Second Location:
St. Ignatius RC Church
129 S. Broadway
Hicksville, NY 11801
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Rich "Chief" Schiraldi
516-813-8025
Second Stage - Special Information:
Please note that military honors will have been performed by the US Navy during visitation at the funeral home on the previous evening. Please form flag line for arrival of funeral cortege. Dignified transfer upon arrival, and then again following mass.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY
rs 10/28; MER
