Name: Service for William Correll
Start: 2018-01-13T19:00:00.000Z
Location: CLOSED-Crosby-N. Gray & Co. Funeral Home and Cremation Service

William Joseph Correll

March 13, 1925 - January 6, 2018

William J. Correll, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2018 at his home in Millbrae, CA, at the age of 92. William was the son of Pauline Correll, who survived the 1908 earthquake, predeceased in 1974.
William was born and raised in San Francisco, where he attended Mission High. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the Marine Corp. He served in WW II and Korea; ranked PLG Sergeant E-6. He returned to San Francisco and became a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire House 5, retiring after 30 years of service.
William enjoyed spending time with his family at the cabin in Russian River. He frequented playland at Ocean Beach, always laughing with The Laffing Sal. William was a member of the San Mateo Elks Club, DAV and the Marine Memorial Association.
William was the loving husband of Gloria (deceased, May, 1969) and Maxine (deceased, December 2010). William is survived by his children, Linda Clanton, Nancy Kay, Paul Correll (Judy), James Correll, and Carol Castro (Greg) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Mission Hospice and the caregivers Norine Ostert and Ogi Nokhoijav, who cared for William with compassion, making his final days comfortable and peaceful.
Friends and family are invited to a service on Saturday January 13th, 2018 at 11:00am at Crosby-N. Gray & Co.Funeral Home, 2 Park Road, Burlingame, CA. Interment will be at Cypress Lawn in Colma, CA., reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for William Correll

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11 Entries

Carolann Castro

January 21, 2018

I miss you dad, I know you will be our angel and keep us safe my hero my best friend thank you for being such a great father I love you that love will never stop Dad. And thank you for calling me every night a promise you kept after Mom passed. I can't lie dad I still find myself waiting for your phone call God I miss you Dad

Randy Smith

January 15, 2018

Our deepest condolences to the entire Correll family. Bill was was a true hero and patriot. Our Country is is in his gratitude and I was happy to have the privilege of knowing him. Sincerely, Randy and Juana Smith

Jolene Bell Hooker

January 13, 2018

Bill was a one of a kind man. He personified the definition of a hero. He and Maxine were treasured friends of my parents, Lois and Jimmy Bell. I have many fond memories of laughing and sharing happy times together. Our family recently moved to Alaska but my thoughts and sincere sympathy are with Bill's family.

Melanie Mansergh-Barry

January 12, 2018

Bill was my best friend, Carol's Dad and I grew up three doors down the street. He was one of the hardest working, toughest son of a guns I've ever known. He kept us from getting into mischief many times, simply because we were always afraid that he would catch us. He was like a second father to me. She has the toughest guardian angel protecting her now.

Melanie Mansergh-Barry, Manteca CA

Joanne Neal Chappell

January 11, 2018

Bill and my mom Mary Neal Wickman attended to Mission High in the City. Both families have been friends for decades. I will attend Saturday's service.

Frank Cercos

January 11, 2018

I am saddened to learn of Bill's passing. I met him as a kid, as my dad worked with him for many years at 5 trk. I got to work for him as a young officer at station 5. My fondest memories are of John Harrington and I staying up until midnight making sure we did everything correctly as he always followed us. Invariably he would always get us and say , " you 2 knuckel heads missed this, this or this. He was the greatest. What I learned from him was what a real leader was. We were lucky to have had the fortune to have served under him. God Bless Bill Correll.
Frank Cercos SFFD ret.

January 11, 2018

Cohesed the young "pups" at Station 5 in the late 70's. Taught us about firefighting and life. We all became part of Correll's Raiders. Unsurpassed legacy from USMC to SFFD. God bless Bill!
Mike Morris, Novato, CA

Daryl Richardson

January 10, 2018

great memories of Mr Correll. Just a great guy.

john dellinges

January 10, 2018

John Dellinges and Dennis Balich Thank you being WW11 Marine usmc E6 serving SFFD many years especially at station 5,Bill will be greatly missed. God Bless

Russ Edwards

January 10, 2018

Bill was my mentor and my favorite Firefighter. He always had a smile on his face and was a great Marine. My love to his family. Russ Edwards

Jack Hickey

January 10, 2018

Bill was my Lieutenant and Captain at Truck Five. He was great firefighter and Company office always for his crew, a lot of fun and always a pleasure to be around. God Bless Marine

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