The family of Vincent Carl Zucarro, 82, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their hero’s final farewell. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Our hero enlisted and served in the US Army from May of 1958 to May of 1960. He was honorably discharged at the rank of SP4. He was awarded the National Defense and Good Conduct medals.
Vincent Carl Zuccaro died on July 10, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born in Buffalo, NY and moved to CA when he was 12 years old. When he was in high school, he worked for his dad at Gateway Markets. He enlisted in the army out of high school, where he served for two years. While in the Army, he met Judi and they were married in 1960. After his duty in the Army, he made a living in the grocery industry, first at Shoppers Market and then Lucky’s Market, where he worked for 36 years as a store manager and later as a buyer in the main office. He retired from Lucky’s in 1996.
He is survived by his wife, Judi; daughters, Linda, Carol, and Judi. He also leaves behind five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 12 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 02 AUGUST 20221230: Stage at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 3774 Jackson St., Riverside, CA. (Please arrive quietly as services will be in session.)
https://goo.gl/maps/JsKigqYCj5NmJ3ww61245: Mission briefing.
1300: Flag line of dignified transfer of casket to the coach.
1310: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren, Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/fgS6v8HupnYd9qZbA1400: Military honors and family service.
R/C Billy (BillyJean) Morgan
SoCal High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70“One straw at a time”You do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the Ride Captain (RC). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
