Honor Mission
Francis S. Lucca
US Navy Reserve
Korean War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 01/03/2026
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, region 2
About the Mission:
The family of US Navy Reserve Veteran Francis S. Lucca has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Lucca passed at the age of 100 years old, surrounded by his family.
Born on 10 May 1925, Mr. Lucca entered the US Navy Reserve on 30 July 1949. He served his nation for 17 months attached to The 859th Attack Squadron, Navy Reserve Station, Niagara Falls, NY, Headquarters, 3rd Naval Station District, NY during the Korean War Era. Mr. Lucca was honorably discharged as Radioman (Navigation) Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4) on 4 January 1951, receiving the National Defense Service Medal.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
01/03/2026 at 09:00am
Staging Location:
St. John The Baptist Church
1085 Englewood Ave.
Kenmore, NY 14223
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Tom Murphy
Special Information:
PGR will stand a flag line for arriving family and guests. After Mass of Christian Burial and dignified transfer, PGR will escort Mr. Lucca and his family to Mount Olivet Cemetery for military honors and interment. Dress for the weather and bring clean Navy flags if you have them. Thank you for supporting their hero and his loving family.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
01/03/2026 at 11:00am
Second Location:
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
4000 Elmwood Ave.
Tonawanda, NY 14217
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Tom Murphy
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line for arriving family and Mr. Lucca. After dignified transfer, military honors will be conducted. Thank you for supporting Mr. Lucca and his loving family.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 12/27
