Honor Mission
Edward J. Catapane
US Army
Korean War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 08/02/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran honorably served his country from June, 1954, to May, 1957 as an offset pressman attached to 1st L&L Co., 1st RB&L Bn. His duties included making maps for classified missions. He made rank of SP3 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
After his service, he was a Vice President of a printing company. When he retired from there, he worked for the IRS. He also was Cub Master for Cub Pack 112 and coached baseball at a local school. He had a love for animals and would feed birds and squirrels. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
08/02/2024 at 09:30am
Staging Location:
Mangano Funeral Home
1701 Deer Park Ave.
Deer Park, NY 11729
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
631-922-6330
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
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Special Information:
Please have your flags ready for the family's arrival. After a prayer service, there will be a dignified transfer. Escort will pass his home on the way to St. Charles Cemetery.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
08/02/2024 at 11:00am
Second Location:
Saint Charles Cemetery
2030 Wellwood Ave.
Famingdale, NY 11735
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim & Terry Martinelli
631-617-3298
Second Stage - Special Information:
Meet RCs at parking area of administration. Please have flags.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 07/31; MER
