Honor Mission
Edward A. Esposti
US Army
Vietnam War Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 06/28/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 7, Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
Edward A. Esposti faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Army as Personnel Specialist (71H20) from his induction on 5 May 1966 until his honorable discharge at the rank of SP5(T) on 3 May 1968.
For his faithful service which included one year and two months in-country in Vietnam, he was awarded the following: Air Medal w/10 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/'60 Device, Sharpshooter Badge, Rifle (M-14), Expert Badge, Rifle (M-16), Expert Badge MG (M-60), Aircraft Crewmember Badge and 2 Overseas Bars.
His family requests Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his final honors.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/28/2025 at 09:15am
Staging Location:
Joseph Farenga & Sons
38-08 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, NY 11105
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Wayne Cohen
516-729-9869
Special Information:
Dignified transfer and escort to St. Joseph's RC Church, minutes away.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/28/2025 at 09:30am
Second Location:
St. Joseph's RC Church
43-19 30th Avenue
Astoria, NY 11103
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Wayne Cohen
516-729-9869
Second Stage - Special Information:
Mass scheduled 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Escort to St. Michael's Cemetery
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
yes
Third Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/28/2025 at 11:00am
Third Location:
St. Michael's Cemetery
72-02 Astoria Blvd South
E. Elmhurst, NY 11370
Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Wayne Cohen
516-729-9869
Third Stage - Special Information:
Stage at Admin building - see RC for instructions.
Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY
rs 06/26; MER
