Honor Mission
Leoluca W. Zabbia
US Army
Korean War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 11/13/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran honorably served his country from 1953 to 1955. He had gone to Aviation High School in Manhattan prior to going into the service. Because of his training, he was sent to Turkey to train their military members on repairing aircraft and the maintenance of them. He attained a rank of SP3, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. After his service time, he worked for airlines, at Mitchell field on Air Force planes and went on to work for the FAA. The family stated he lived and breathed aircraft. They have requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
11/13/2024 at 10:00am
Staging Location:
Mangano Funeral Home
1701 Deer Park Ave.
Deer Park, NY 11729
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim & Terry Martinelli
631-617-3298
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
Meet RCs at funeral home with your flags to stand a flag line for a dignified transfer. Escort will leave at 10:30am for Calverton.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
11/13/2024 at 10:55am
Second Location:
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Mike Osip
631-494-8981
Second Stage - Special Information:
Meet RC Mike at front gate for instructions and await arrival of escort which should arrive around 11:15am.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 11/11; MER
