John R. "Bud" McHale Jr.
June 28, 1921 - September 2, 2011
UNCASVILLE - John R. "Bud" McHale Jr., 90, died on Friday at Backus Hospital.
He was born in Bozrah, on June 28, 1921 to the late John R. and Eleanor (Cole) McHale Sr. "Bud" enlisted in the Army Air Corp fighting in WWII until his Honorable Discharge. He worked throughout his life as a laborer at various locations as part of the CT Laborers' Union.
"Bud" married his beloved wife Winifred (Strickland) and they raised their family in Uncasville until she passed away.
He retired 30 years ago and was able to enjoy retirement by traveling and camping with his close friend Lucy. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. "Bud" loved the shore, dogs, watching racing and enjoying the simple life. He was a mainstay at Herb's Deli for breakfast every morning with a stool just for him with his name beside it. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his sons; Norman and his wife Melanie McHale of Lake Havasu City, AZ, and Richard and his wife Cheryl McHale of Uncasville, four grandchildren; Teri and Mike McHale and Mark and Rebecca Cloutier; three great grandchildren; Tatiana, Ariana and Aiyana Cloutier, several nieces and nephews and his special close friend; Lucy Hackbart.
He was predeceased by his wife Winifred, daughters; Kathy Jean Cloutier and Gloria Jean McHale, one brother; Sonny, and three sisters; Louise, Helen and Betty.
A private graveside service will be held at the Fort Shantok Burial Ground in Uncasville with Military Honors at a later date. In lieu of flower, memorial donations may be made to the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation at 888 7th Av., Suite 400, NY, NY 10019 or call 646-253-7100 or email [email protected]. To leave an online condolence, please visit www. montvillefuneralhome.com Published in Norwich Bulletin on September 7, 2011
June 28, 1921 - September 2, 2011
UNCASVILLE - John R. "Bud" McHale Jr., 90, died on Friday at Backus Hospital.
He was born in Bozrah, on June 28, 1921 to the late John R. and Eleanor (Cole) McHale Sr. "Bud" enlisted in the Army Air Corp fighting in WWII until his Honorable Discharge. He worked throughout his life as a laborer at various locations as part of the CT Laborers' Union.
"Bud" married his beloved wife Winifred (Strickland) and they raised their family in Uncasville until she passed away.
He retired 30 years ago and was able to enjoy retirement by traveling and camping with his close friend Lucy. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. "Bud" loved the shore, dogs, watching racing and enjoying the simple life. He was a mainstay at Herb's Deli for breakfast every morning with a stool just for him with his name beside it. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his sons; Norman and his wife Melanie McHale of Lake Havasu City, AZ, and Richard and his wife Cheryl McHale of Uncasville, four grandchildren; Teri and Mike McHale and Mark and Rebecca Cloutier; three great grandchildren; Tatiana, Ariana and Aiyana Cloutier, several nieces and nephews and his special close friend; Lucy Hackbart.
He was predeceased by his wife Winifred, daughters; Kathy Jean Cloutier and Gloria Jean McHale, one brother; Sonny, and three sisters; Louise, Helen and Betty.
A private graveside service will be held at the Fort Shantok Burial Ground in Uncasville with Military Honors at a later date. In lieu of flower, memorial donations may be made to the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation at 888 7th Av., Suite 400, NY, NY 10019 or call 646-253-7100 or email [email protected]. To leave an online condolence, please visit www. montvillefuneralhome.com Published in Norwich Bulletin on September 7, 2011
John R. "Bud" McHale Jr.
June 28, 1921 - September 2, 2011
UNCASVILLE - John R. "Bud" McHale Jr., 90, died on Friday at Backus Hospital.
He was born in Bozrah, on June 28, 1921 to the late John R. and Eleanor (Cole) McHale Sr. "Bud" enlisted in the Army Air Corp fighting in WWII until his Honorable Discharge. He worked throughout his life as a laborer at various locations as part of the CT Laborers' Union.
"Bud" married his beloved wife Winifred (Strickland) and they raised their family in Uncasville until she passed away.
He retired 30 years ago and was able to enjoy retirement by traveling and camping with his close friend Lucy. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. "Bud" loved the shore, dogs, watching racing and enjoying the simple life. He was a mainstay at Herb's Deli for breakfast every morning with a stool just for him with his name beside it. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his sons; Norman and his wife Melanie McHale of Lake Havasu City, AZ, and Richard and his wife Cheryl McHale of Uncasville, four grandchildren; Teri and Mike McHale and Mark and Rebecca Cloutier; three great grandchildren; Tatiana, Ariana and Aiyana Cloutier, several nieces and nephews and his special close friend; Lucy Hackbart.
He was predeceased by his wife Winifred, daughters; Kathy Jean Cloutier and Gloria Jean McHale, one brother; Sonny, and three sisters; Louise, Helen and Betty.
A private graveside service will be held at the Fort Shantok Burial Ground in Uncasville with Military Honors at a later date. In lieu of flower, memorial donations may be made to the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation at 888 7th Av., Suite 400, NY, NY 10019 or call 646-253-7100 or email [email protected]. To leave an online condolence, please visit www. montvillefuneralhome.com Published in Norwich Bulletin on September 7, 2011
June 28, 1921 - September 2, 2011
UNCASVILLE - John R. "Bud" McHale Jr., 90, died on Friday at Backus Hospital.
He was born in Bozrah, on June 28, 1921 to the late John R. and Eleanor (Cole) McHale Sr. "Bud" enlisted in the Army Air Corp fighting in WWII until his Honorable Discharge. He worked throughout his life as a laborer at various locations as part of the CT Laborers' Union.
"Bud" married his beloved wife Winifred (Strickland) and they raised their family in Uncasville until she passed away.
He retired 30 years ago and was able to enjoy retirement by traveling and camping with his close friend Lucy. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. "Bud" loved the shore, dogs, watching racing and enjoying the simple life. He was a mainstay at Herb's Deli for breakfast every morning with a stool just for him with his name beside it. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his sons; Norman and his wife Melanie McHale of Lake Havasu City, AZ, and Richard and his wife Cheryl McHale of Uncasville, four grandchildren; Teri and Mike McHale and Mark and Rebecca Cloutier; three great grandchildren; Tatiana, Ariana and Aiyana Cloutier, several nieces and nephews and his special close friend; Lucy Hackbart.
He was predeceased by his wife Winifred, daughters; Kathy Jean Cloutier and Gloria Jean McHale, one brother; Sonny, and three sisters; Louise, Helen and Betty.
A private graveside service will be held at the Fort Shantok Burial Ground in Uncasville with Military Honors at a later date. In lieu of flower, memorial donations may be made to the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation at 888 7th Av., Suite 400, NY, NY 10019 or call 646-253-7100 or email [email protected]. To leave an online condolence, please visit www. montvillefuneralhome.com Published in Norwich Bulletin on September 7, 2011
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