Honor Mission
Joan M. Koch
U.S. Navy
Korean War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 12/23/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Joan Marie Madigan Koch has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in her military honors funeral services. Joan, 92, passed on 19 December 2025.
Born in Troy, NY, Joan was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. She enlisted in the United States Navy during the Korean War, on 12 November 1952 and was trained as a Teleman, an administrative and communications‑support specialist. She served for 4 years on active duty at the U.S. Navy Hospital St. Albans, NY and the U.S. Naval Correspondence Center. She was honorably discharged on 9 November 1956 at the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4) and a rating of Teleman (TE3). For her service, she was awarded a Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal.
After her military service, Joan was employed by the New York Telephone Company. There is no obituary available at this time.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/23/2025 at 08:45am
Staging Location:
Transfiguration Parish North
17 South Main Street
Schaghticoke, NY
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John Mercier
Special Information:
Staging at the church with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests. Calling Hour scheduled from 09:00 - 10:00 am, followed by church services and escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for interment with military honors at 12:30 pm.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/23/2025 at 12:00pm
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John Mercier
Second Stage - Special Information:
Interment with military honors scheduled for 12:30 pm. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 12/20; MER
