Gail, also known as the "Silver Fox" to those close to him, was born to Roy and Minnie Gableman Core in Louisville, Neb., on Jan. 27, 1922. He was raised in Nebraska and his parents, brothers and sisters remained there.

In 1946, Gail made Benicia his home and was a proud and honored longtime member of the community. He worked as an inspector for the Department of Defense for 28 years, retiring in 1977 and served as a 1st Sergeant in the Army National Guard for 25 years, retiring in 1978.

Gail was very active in the local community. He was a longtime member of Benicia's Native Sons Parlor No. 89, captain of the Benicia Fire District, and member of the Vallejo Moose Lodge and St. Dominic's Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 63 years, Catherine Odelia; sisters, Mim, Verla and Leota; brothers, Ed and George; and grandchildren, Craig Core and Scott Stevens.

Survivors include his daughters, Kay (John) Buckland and Judy Franzi (Stan) Price; sons, Jerry (Jeannette), Gail R. II (Martha), Roger (Barbara), Rocky (Jane) and David (Susan); 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and longtime friends, Billy Mathews, June Mahoney and Vicki Cooper.

Celebration of the Mass will be at 11 a.m.

Tuesday at St. Dominic's Church, 475 East I St., Benicia.

Entombment will be private at St. Dominic's Cemetery, East Fifth Street and Hillcrest Avenue, Benicia.

Memorial contributions are preferred to Kaiser Hospice or St. Dominic's Church. Please visit the online tribute at www.PasssalacquaFuneral Chapel.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, Benicia,

(707) 745-3130.

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Published by Times Herald Online on Dec. 22, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Gail Core

17 Entries

Del Lacey

January 2, 2012

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Sue Peeler

December 28, 2011

Our thoughts are prayers are with the entire family right now. Gail was such a nice man and I enjoyed his visits while cutting his hair. He will be missed. Sue, Terry and Heidi Peeler

John & Kathy Galvan

December 27, 2011

Gail,
You can rest in peace knowing you raised a loving and caring family who also have made their mark in our community. You will be missed

Bob Langston

December 26, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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Marcia Barrow

December 24, 2011

I am so very sorry for your loss. I shall always remember "Grandpa Core"
with fondness. He was a true gentleman.
My thoughts are with you.

Fred /April Saraiva

December 23, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marcia Barrow

December 23, 2011

I am so sad for your loss. My thoughts
are with you all.
Marcia Barrow

Coleen Manor Tuminello

December 23, 2011

To the Core family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless. Coleen Manor Tuminello

December 23, 2011

To the entire family- We are so sorry for your loss. It is never easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Take care
Harold & Debbi Bray

Barbara Masklyne (Swan)

December 23, 2011

Gail was a wonderful person. He made a huge impression on my life as a young person finding my way. I will miss him greatly.
My sympathy and prayers to the family for your loss.

Stub Little

December 22, 2011

To all the family of Gail Core. We offer our deepest condolences. Gail was an awesome person and very well known, He will be dearly missed and our thoughts and prayers go out during this difficult time. Stub Little and Shellee Little morgan ( Fairfield Ca) may you rest in peace.

Carol King

December 22, 2011

Core Family
My deepest sympathy to all of you in your loss.I know all of you have your treasured memories to treasure always. Sorry I won't be able to attend services my thoughts and prayers will be with you as they are now during this difficult time.
Carol King

Kenny

December 22, 2011

Uncle Gail was one of the greatest persons I have ever known . He will be missed by everyone lucky enough to have been a part of his life.

Ken & Mary

December 22, 2011

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious.

By Lamaretta Simmons

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel

December 21, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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