Honor Mission
Thomas A. Regan
United States Navy
Vietnam War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 12/14/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Thomas Anthony Regan has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Tom, 79, of Loudonville, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Born on April 24, 1946 in Albany, NY, Tom grew up on Kent St. He attended St Patrick’s Grammar school and graduated from Albany High in 1965, where he lettered in football and baseball. He entered active duty in the US Navy on 13 July 1965 and served as a Senior Gunner’s Mate aboard the USS Suribachi (AE-21), a Suribachi-class ammunition ship. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Seaman (E-3) on 12 July 1967, and for his service, was awarded a National Defense Service Medal.
After his military service, Tom worked as a hot-stick lineman for National Grid from 1967 until his retirement in 2001. In 1985, Tom was given the “Key to the City” by then Albany Mayor Thomas Whalen for catching two women from the second floor of a burning building in downtown Albany. In 2014, he was inducted into the Trustco Bank “Hall of Fame.” In 2025, he received several honors including the “Distinguished Veteran” and “Senior of the Year" (from Albany County), the “LTC Todd Clark Memorial Service Award” from Christian Brothers Academy and proudly served as the “Grand Marshal” of the 2025 Albany Veterans Day Parade. For those who knew Tom well, knew that he was a loving husband, a proud father and pop, a loyal friend, a grateful veteran, and a proud Irishman.
Tom was a co-founder of the “Please Remember Me” foundation, which is a non-profit that raises 170 flags on utility poles in Loudonville every year from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Each flag represents 10 fallen soldiers from the Albany area from World War II to current day. He was a proud member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, Captain William Dale O’Brien Det Marine Corps League (as Associate Marine), the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post 1520 and the Tri-County Council Vietnam Era Veterans.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/14/2025 at 04:45pm
Staging Location:
St. Pius X Church
23 Crumitie Rd.
Loudonville, NY 12211
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Special Information:
Staging at the church with a flag line for the last 2 hours of Visitation, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. For those that may want to pay their respects earlier, Visitation is scheduled from 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Forecast is calling for temps in the mid-20's, but those wishing to stand inside will be able to do so.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/15/2025 at 09:30am
Second Location:
St. Pius X Church
23 Crumitie Rd.
Loudonville, NY 12211
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Second Stage - 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 St. Agnes Cemetery, 48 Cemetery Ave, Menands, NY 12204.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 12/08; MER
