US Army

 

Honor Mission

 

Joseph M. Mancuso 

United States Army
Global War on Terrorism Veteran
NDSM GWOT

Multi-City, NY - 11/21/2025

***UPDATED 20 November 2025 - 18:30 hrs***

NOTE - This mission will be conducted at the
funeral home only, at the times shown below,
on Friday, 21 November 2025 only.

 

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9


About the Mission:

This veteran honorably served this country from November 2012 to May 2016, serving in Afghanistan from January 2014 to October 2014. He was schooled as a Fire Support Specialist and assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division as an Artillery Paratrooper. He attained the rank of Specialist, being awarded; Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge and Expert Marksmanship Badge w/ Carbine Bar.

After his service, he became a software engineer. Tragically at the age of 31, he passed. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him for his service.


Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED

11/21/2025 at 11:30 am


Staging Location:

Maloneys Lake Funeral Home
132 Ronkonkoma Ave.
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779


Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330


Special Information:

NOTE:  Family to arrive at 11:30 am.  Members will form a flag line for their arrival, with military honors conducted between 12:00 - 12:30 pm.  Mission ends upon conclusion of military honors.


Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

NO


Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/21/2025 at 10:45am


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 RC Mike at front gate for instructions and arrival of escort. ETA 11:10 to 11:15am


Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no


Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC region 9

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