PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Samuel J. Garzone, Jr.

United States Navy
Vietnam War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 06/09/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Samuel J. Garzone, Jr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Samuel, 78, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Troy, NY, Samuel was a lifelong resident and attended Troy Schools. He was called to active duty from the US Navy Reserve during the Vietnam War, on 30 June 1966. He was assigned to the USS Raleigh (LPD-1), an amphibious transport dock where he served almost 2 years at sea. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Seaman (E-3) on 2 July 1968, and for his service, was awarded a National Defense Service Medal.

After his military service, Sam was a salesman for American Steel and Aluminum in Albany for 30 years retiring several years ago. After his retirement, he worked for the Frear Park Municipal Golf Course.  He was a member and 3 time Commander of the Wynantskill American Legion, a member of the Disabled American Veterans, a 50 year member of the Watervliet-Colonie Elks Lodge #1500, and a 4th Degree member of the Our Lady of Victory's Knight's of Columbus.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/09/2025 at 09:00am

Staging Location:

Bryce Funeral Home, Inc.
276 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

Special Information:

Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for a dignified transfer. Members will escort to Our Lady of Victory Church, 55 N Lake Ave., Troy, for a 10:00 am Funeral Mass, followed by escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for interment with military honors.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/09/2025 at 12:00pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 12:30. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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