04/11/2026
Carolina's Motorcycle Hearse Services, LLC
Patriot Guard Riders, Inc.
City of New Bern, NC Police Department
Today, Cotten Funeral Home had the honor and privilege to celebrate the life of Daniel “Buddy” Talvacchio Jr. and lay him to rest at New Bern Memorial Cemetery. Buddy was known by many for his business “Buddy’s Concrete Service, Inc.”
Cotten coordinated with the wonderful members of the Patriot Guard to attend. They set out flags, handed out programs, opened the door for guests, rode in procession to the cemetery, and they even assisted the family as being pall bearers. These men and women have given so much of their time for our country, and they continue to honor each veteran at their funeral service. 🇺🇸
In addition to the Patriot Guard, Cotten made arrangements with Frederick Thompson from Carolina’s Motorcycle Hearse Services, LLC to carry Buddy to New Bern Memorial in a motorcycle caisson. If you knew Buddy, then you knew how much he loved motorcycles. This was truly fitting for Buddy to have his final ride in a classy, motorcycle caisson. Frederick made sure everything was handled with dignity and respect.
The family of Daniel “Buddy” Talvacchio Jr. is very grateful for the men and women from the Patriot Guard, Frederick Thompson, and the New Bern Police Department for escorting Buddy in his final ride. As Buddy would often say, “I cut a wide path.”
