Richard J. McHale

Richard J. McHale
February 14, 1945-May 21, 2024
Rich was born in Darby, PA to Thomas and Marcella (Murray) McHale. He and his brothers-
Thomas and James, and sisters -Dorothy and Mary, grew up in Philadelphia. He attended St.
Francis de Sales, St. Clement and West Catholic after which he joined the U. S. Navy as a
Cryptologic Technician on the USS Aldebaran.
His father, mother, brother, Thomas and sister, Mary preceded him in death.
Rich was an avid collector of Navy memorabilia and music (vinyl). After a career in finance, he
enjoyed being out and about visiting the Jersey Shore, Reading Terminal or friends and family.
He loved taking care of the neighborhood cats and helping them find homes at the humane
society
Rich was a caring and generous brother and uncle to his sisters, Dot and Mary, his brother, Jim
(Terry) and his many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and-nephews by whom he is lovingly
remembered and sorely missed.
Family and friends are invited to view Monday June 3, 2024 from 10- 11am at St Gabriel’s Catholic Church, 233 Mowhawk Ave, Norwood, PA 19074. His  Mass of Christian Burial will begin promptly at 11:00. I nterment will follow in  Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation  .https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate 

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