Honor Mission
Theodora M. Kelly
US Army
Vietnam Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 02/27/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Theodora M. (Mattos) Kelly has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in her military honors funeral services. Theodora, known affectionately as Teddy or Dora to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, in Schenectady, NY.
Dora attended South Boston High School, graduated from Cathedral High in Boston in 1969 and went on to earn her bachelors degree from Regis College. She entered United States Army active duty during August of 1973, and served as a Food Management Officer (MOS 82000) and Material Services Management Officer (MOS 92000). She served on active duty for 8 years and 3 months, including a 2 year tour of duty in Germany, and was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain (O-3) during November of 1981. For her service, she was awarded; the Army Commendation Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Humanitarian Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and an Overseas Service Ribbon.
After her military service, Dora embarked on a career as a Medical Laboratory Technician. She worked diligently at Tufts University Medical Center, St. Clare's, Ellis Hospital, and eventually retired from St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam.
Portions of the above narrative are contained in Theodora's obituary which is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
02/27/2025 at 09:15am
Staging Location:
Glenville Funeral Home
9 Glenridge Road
Schenectady, NY 12302
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests. A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 am, followed by a dignified transfer and 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:
02/27/2025 at 12:00pm
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
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 02/21; MER
