Gary P. Friel
December 29, 1932 - April 12, 2015
Gary P. Friel, 82, of Benicia passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side Sunday afternoon. He was born in Everett, Washington and has lived in Benicia since 1966. Gary worked as a Supervisor for Shell Oil Company in Martinez for over 32 years before retiring in 1989. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean War. He enjoyed boating, sailing, fishing, traveling, watching the daily stock market and taking an occasional trip to the Nevada casinos. He was also a former member of the Benicia Yacht Club. Gary is survived by Carol, his wife for the past 62 years; son Larry (Lynn) Friel; daughter Reggie Friel; brothers Patrick & Eugene Friel and his grandchildren Dustin & Travis York, Matthew Howard and Samantha Friel. He was preceded in death by his daughter Shannon in 2009. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1125 Southampton Road, Benicia. Burial will follow in Benicia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. The family prefers donations to the LAM Foundation in memory of his daughter Shannon.
Gary P. Friel, 82, of Benicia passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side Sunday afternoon. He was born in Everett, Washington and has lived in Benicia since 1966. Gary worked as a Supervisor for Shell Oil Company in Martinez... View Obituary & Service Information