PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Johnny Tavarez

US Marine Corps
Cold War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 03/31/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran honorably served his country from June 1978 to December 1979. He was schooled in Field Artillary Battery Operation and was attached to 3rd Battalion, 12Th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. He attained the rank of Lance Corporal and was awarded Rifle Marksmen Badge. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

03/31/2025 at 08:50am

Staging Location:

Robertaccio Funeral Home
85 Medford Ave.
Patchogue, NY 11772

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

Special Information:

After a dignified transfer, escort will respond to St. Francis RC Church, 134 Middle Country Rd., Coram, for a 10am mass. After mass escort will respond to Calverton National Cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

03/31/2025 at 11:00am

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip
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631-494-8981

Second Stage - Special Information:

Meet at front gate with RC Mike. ETA of procession 11:20am

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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