Honor Mission
Thomas R. Coticchio, Jr.
United States Army
Vietnam War Veteran
Batavia, NY - 08/11/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of US Army Veteran Thomas R. Coticchio, Jr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Coticchio passed 24 July 2025 at the age of 80 surrounded by his family.
Mr. Coticchio entered the Army on 29 November 1965 and trained as a Combat Engineer (MOS-12B20. He served his nation for 24 months on active duty, with 12 months in Vietnam. Mr. Coticchio was honorably discharged at 16th Engineers Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas on 28 November 1967. For his service he was awarded; National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Bronze Service Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 60 Device and a Sharpshooter Badge (M-14).
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
08/11/2025 at 10:30am
Staging Location:
Leonard McAndrews Funeral Home
2 Bogue Ave.
Batavia, NY 14020
(In back of Denny's Restaurant)
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Special Information:
PGR will stand flag line during visitation and prayer service. At 1:00 pm, PGR will escort family to Saint Joseph Cemetery for military honors, interment. Thank you for honoring our veterans.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
08/11/2025 at 01:00pm
Second Location:
Saint Joseph Cemetery
Ellicott St.
Batavia, NY 14020.
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will stand flag line for arriving cortege. Please bring water, none will be provided.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 08/05; MER
