The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Gerard “Jerry” Biondi, 76, to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Jerry Biondi was born August 4, 1945 in Hoboken, New Jersey.
As an adult he was inducted into the US Army in 1965, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968 and was honorably discharged at the rank of Private.
Upon Jerry’s return from Vietnam, he married the love of his life Maryanne. They went on to spend a total of 53 wonderful years together. In 1972, Jerry moved to California with his wife and two daughters Christine and Theresa.
Jerry passed away Tuesday May 3, 2022. He was a very loving husband, wonderful father and a very proud grandfather. Jerry was large in heart and personality. He was very pleasant, a practical joker and liked by all. He is known for his friendliness, never hesitating to help others out.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife Maryanne Biondi; two daughters Christine Biondi and Theresa Dudley; two sisters Eleanor Watson and Claire Peterson; 5 grandchildren, Deanna Biondi, Alysa Dudley, Jaiden Williams, Katie and Lauren Dudley along with many friends who were like family to him.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our Hero and his family from the funeral home to his final resting place, approx 20 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. We will meet you there for those who would rather go directly to the cemetery.
Time Table for Friday, 10 June 2022:1200 - Stage at Norco Family Funeral Home, 2645 Hamner Ave., Norco, CA 92860
https://goo.gl/maps/T1E2i3SDjEN7QAY861230 - Mission Brief and Flag Line for Hero from building to Coach
1245 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/XwKFLNuSRmZwJ264A 1330 - ETA at Riverside National Cemetery
1400 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainHigh Desert
US Army, Vietnam 69-70
949-939-7282
“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 R/C (Ride Captain). 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.
