Honor Mission
Brian J. McCabe
United States Army
Vietnam War Era Veteran
Loudonville, NY - 01-27-2026
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 5, Region 6
About the Mission:
The family of Brian J. McCabe has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Brian, 78, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, just a few days shy of his 79th birthday.
Born January 25, 1947 in Jersey City, NJ, Brian grew up in Avon by the Sea, NJ and attended Ramapo High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree at Siena College and was called to active duty from the US Army Reserve during the Vietnam War, on 1 September 1968. He served as an Air Defense Missile Unit Commander (MOS 1180) assigned to Battery "A", 3rd Battalion, 62nd Artillery at Fort Bliss, Texas, a NIKE and HAWK surface‑to‑air missile systems location. He spent two years on active duty and was honorably discharged at the rank of 1st Lieutenant on 31 August 1970. He completed his inactive reserve obligation on 1 June 1974 and for his service, was awarded a National Defense Service Medal.
Returning from his military service, Brian went to SUNY Albany for his Master’s degree in Social Work, later earning clinical licensure. Brian was a Professor in the Human Services Department at Hudson Valley Community College for nearly 40 years. He started the Chemical Dependency Program there, developed its curriculum and field placements, and is credited with preparing highly qualified staff for addictions recovery treatment in our surrounding community.
Portions of the above narrative are contained in Brian's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
01-27-2026 at 01:00pm
Staging Location:
St. Mary of the Angels Chapel
Siena College Campus
515 Loudon Road
Loudonville, NY 12211
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bll Schaaf
518-542-0608
Special Information:
Staging at St. Mary of the Angels Chapel for the arrival of family and guests during the Visitation period, 1:30 - 2:30 pm. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 2:30, followed by military honors at which time a PGR plaque will be presented. Time outdoors will be limited to military honors, but bitter single digit temps are forecast. Please dress accordingly. This will conclude PGR involvement as interment services are private.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 01/23; MER
