PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Robert W. Pecoraro, Sr

United States Army
Vietnam War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY, NY - 08/18/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has been invited to participate in Robert W. Pecoraro, Sr.'s final military honors funeral services. Robert served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 4th Class. His commendations include; National Defense Service Medal and Marksman and Expert Badges - Rifle, and Sharpshooter - M60.

Upon discharge, Robert worked for the Long Island Railroad in Jamaica as a line foreman. He loved spending time with his family upstate, in Montauk and anywhere outdoors! He was a proud veteran and always made it a point to attend his grandchildren's veterans day celebrations at their elementary school. The family is extremely grateful that we can be there for their father on such short notice.

A full obituary can be found by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/18/2025 at 09:15am

Staging Location:

Robertaccio Funeral Home
85 Medford Avenue (Rt. 112)
Patchogue, NY 11772

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

Special Information:

Please bring your own flags. After dignified transfer, we will proceed to the church.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/18/2025 at 09:30am

Second Location:

St. Joseph the Worker Church
510 Narragansett Avenue
East Patchogue, NY 11772

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

Second Stage - Special Information:

Please bring your own flags and assemble at the church entrance.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/18/2025 at 11:20am

Third Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, NY11933

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

Third Stage - Special Information:

Please bring your own flags and assemble at the main gate. Due to the short notice of this request I was not able to confirm RC coverage at Calverton. I will be doing the escort so please await our arrival.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

John Joseph Merkle

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