The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Angelo Joseph Orefice, 67, to attend the Military Honors of their loved one. It will be our honor to do so.
Angelo was born November 13, 1953 and sadly passed recently just two days shy of his 68th birthday.
Angelo enlisted and served in the USAF from June 1971 to June 1975 and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant (E-4). He served during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Thailand, guarding the base and aircraft. He returned to the states and served at Beale AFB in California for the duration of his enlistment.
After he left the military, he was a motion picture Teamster in the movie transportation department, 38 years in Teamsters Local 399. His first gig was working for Universal Studios driving the tram for tours back in the seventies. He later became a production driver working on many well-known TV shows and feature films including: Knots Landing, The West Wing, Heat, Titanic, and Armageddon.
Angelo enjoyed many outdoor activities to include scuba diving, water skiing, dirt and mountain biking, hang gliding, and riding his 2002 custom Softail Deluxe Harley Davidson. Angelo and his extended family were quite active in the local riding community. He often rode with his brother, Al, who is my friend and one of the founding members and former Road Captain of American Legion Riders, Chapter 507.
Angelo is survived by his wife, Christine, son Corey, step-son Derek and one granddaughter. Our hero is also survived by siblings Al, Rena, and Keith.
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 from the church to the VFW Post for his Celebration of Life. Please see the timetable below if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions and have a face covering should the need arise.TIMETABLE FOR SATURDAY, 11 DECEMBER 1230 – Stage:
Bouquet Canyon Church
27000 Bouquet Canyon Road
Saugus, CA 91350.
https://goo.gl/maps/rQ8oNY2SmjBKq3H4A(Arrive quietly, service in progress.)
1245 – Mission briefing.
1315 – Standby for flag line to awaiting vehicle.
1330 – Accompany Hero for final Military Honors and Celebration of Life:
VFW Post 6885
16208 Sierra Hwy
Canyon Country, CA 91351
https://goo.gl/maps/3YZQLmb5eR1QAWBR6R/C Steve Blumenfeld
aka Captain Chaos
Socal PGR Ride CaptainUSAF, SSgt, 1970-74
steveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
661-213-2284
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.
