PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Ronald J. Engasser

United States Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Patchogue, NY - 05/03/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran honorably served his country from 1963 to 1965. He was schooled as an Armor Intelligence Specialist and served part of his enlistment in South Korea as an Armored Tank Driver. His brother was serving on the base at the same time, and they looked the same with short hair and sunglasses. Due to an officer confusing the two, this veteran was sent to Texas to drive for officers until his enlistment ended.

He became an Electronics Tech Engineer working for Grumman , Fairchild and then Parker Aerospace. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him for his service.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/03/2025 at 08:50am

Staging Location:

Robertaccio Funeral Home
85 Medford Ave.
Patchogue, NY 11772

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

Special Information:

Family to arrive at 9am. Closing prayer at 10am. After dignified transfer, escort will proceed on Main Street to the cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/03/2025 at 10:20am

Second Location:

Cedar Grove Cemetery
80 Jennings Ave.
Patchogue, NY 11772

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

Second Stage - Special Information:

There will be personnel at the cemetery office. They will assist in parking for grave site as roadways are small. Escort ETA 10:45.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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