PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Joseph Fontana

US Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 03/19/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran honorably served this nation from 1963 to 1966. He was deployed overseas to EUSA for 1 year 16 days. His last duty station was at HQ Det. Ft. Devens, Mass. He attained the rank of SP4 and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, Marksman Badge, M-1 Rifle and Expert Badge, M-14 Rifle.

The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him for his service.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

03/19/2025 at 01:00pm

Staging Location:

McLaughlin-Heppner Funeral Home
336 Marcy Ave.
Riverhead, NY 11901

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip
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631-494-8981

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

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Special Information:

Meet RC Mike at funeral home for dignified transfer and escort to Calverton Cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

03/19/2025 at 01:30pm

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:

Stage at front gate for arrival of procession.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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