PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Robert J. Belisario, Sr

United States Navy
WW II Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 03-26-2026

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Robert J. "Bob" Belisario, Sr. has requested Patriot Guard Rider participation in his military honors funeral services.  Robert, age 100, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Kissimmee, Florida.

Born on April 20, 1925, in Albany, NY, Robert enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942 and served as a Corpsman in the Pacific Theater during World War II.  When he returned stateside, he served at the US Naval Hospital in Bathesda, Maryland.  He served in the Navy for six years, until his honorable discharge in 1948 at the rank of Petty Officer and a rating of Pharmacist Mate. For his service, he was awarded a U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal and a World War II Victory Medal.

Returning to Schenectady, Robert entered the reserves and joined the medical department of the 139’th Fighter Squadron at Schenectady Airport. He relocated to Florida after retiring from Salisbury Chevrolet in 1979. While in Florida, he worked as general manager for Trans Asia Industries, in Freeport. After 15 years in Florida, he and his wife Gerry returned to New York and settled in Mechanicville, NY.  He was awarded his High School Diploma, Class of 1943 on May 1, 2003, along with many other veterans who bravely signed up and served their country without ever graduating from high school.

Portions of the above narrative are contained in Robert's obituary which is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

03-26-2026 at 09:45am

Staging Location:

Townley and Wheeler Funeral Home
21 Midline Rd.
Ballston Lake, NY 12019

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim Fuzzy Marshall
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Special Information:

Members will stand a flag line for the arrival of family and guests until 11am, when a service will be conducted. After the service, members will reform our flag line for the dignified transfer, and escort to Saratoga National Cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

03-26-2026 at 12:30pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim fuzzy Marshall
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Dan Nolin

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