Honor Mission
James P. Miller
US Army
Vietnam War Era Veteran
Albany, NY - 04/04/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of James P. Miller has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. James, 85, passed peacefully on March 29th, 2025.
Born December 3rd, 1939, Jim was a proud life-long resident of Albany. He served on active duty in the US Army from 12 July 1963 to 9 July 1965 as a Construction Machine Operator (MOS 626.10). He completed his inactive reserve obligation on 11 July 1969, and was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 4th Class (E-4). For his service, he was awarded an Expert Badge - Rifle (M-14).
After serving in the US Army, he became a member of the Operating Engineers Union Local 106, and retired from the Albany Water Department with the only crane license in the city.
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
04/04/2025 at 10:00am
Staging Location:
Blessed Sacrament Church
607 Central Ave.
(Father John Bradley Way)
Albany, NY 12206
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Special Information:
Staging at the church with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:30 am, followed by escort to and interment with military honors at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, 1389 Central Ave., Albany, NY.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 03/31; MER
