Gary A. Lemas
September 8, 1945 - November 17, 2017
Gary A. Lemas, 72, a lifelong resident of Benicia, passed away Friday. He was born in Vallejo, a class of 1963 graduate of Benicia High School. Gary worked for the Benicia Unified School District from 1970-1983. He was employed with Timec Corporation, later Broadspectrum, for more than 27 years. Gary was co-owner of the former Pastime Club located at 726 1st Street. In addition, Lemas also worked several years as a bartender at JM’s, and the Bottom of the Fifth Sports Bar. He was an avid fan of both the Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Dodgers. Gary was very active in local sports. He managed the Benicia Old Timers baseball team for many years, as well as the Benicia Industries, The City Limits and Shen Lincoln Mercury fast-pitch softball teams. He was involved with PAL Softball, Little League Baseball and was both a referee and umpire. The City of Benicia honored Gary with an Appreciation Day in 1983. Gary is survived by his son Larry, daughter Tiffany, brother Barry Lemas, his grandchildren Jordan Lamarr, Brittany Lemas and Kelsee Billings; and his great-granddaughter Audrianna Russell. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Jules & Dorothy Lemas and his brothers Larry and Harvey Lemas. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday December 2nd at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, followed by a celebration of life gathering at the BDES Hall, 140 W. J Street, Benicia.
Gary A. Lemas, 72, a lifelong resident of Benicia, passed away Friday. He was born in Vallejo, a class of 1963 graduate of Benicia High School. Gary worked for the Benicia Unified School District from 1970-1983. He was employed with Timec Corporation,... View Obituary & Service Information