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Shawn McHale Obituary

McHale Sr., Shawn T. Age 53, of Orland Park. Dedicated fireman for over 30 years. Lieutenant Palos Park Fire Department and Part-time Captain Evergreen Park Fire Department on leave. Loving dad of Shawn Jr., Hanna and Lyndsey; dear brother of Jim, Pat and the late Eddie McHale; dear son of the late Grace and Edward McHale; uncle of Angela (Chris) Tagler, Jaclyn, Patrick, Tricia (John) Zbonski, Lisa (Nick) Pycz, Brett and Kyle Hanna, and the late Veronica; Godfather to Rachel; former husband of Tracy; dearly loved by family and friends. Member of the Sportsman Club, Alsip. Visitation Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Chapel prayers Monday 8:45 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Please omit flowers. www.kerryfh.com ~ (708)361.4235 ~ www.facebook.com/kerryfuneral



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 13, 2015.

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Colleen

June 20, 2015

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Shawn. He touched many lives and they are forever better for it.

June 18, 2015

So sad to hear about our friend, Shawn. He loved his family more than anything. Our thoughts are with all of you. Mike, Kim, Brie and Austin Crisanti.

Don Stepanek

June 16, 2015

Rest in peace my. Cousin my Friend you will be Missed but never Forgotten

June 15, 2015

Our most heartfelt Sympathy to Shawn's family.
You are in our prayers.

The Wisinski Family
Tom, Joan, Debbie, Tom J and Mark

Peggy Murphy

June 14, 2015

God Bless the McHale family! Always a gentleman and all around great guy! Protect us all from above now Shawn. Peace, Peggy Murphy CFD

John Guzaitis

June 14, 2015

Our prayers are with the McHale Family. Shawn will be missed.

Tammy Rahn

June 14, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear about Shawn. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

June 14, 2015

May the McHale family and loved ones find peace and support among friends and others as the passing of Shawn will be missed by many .

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7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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St. Francis of Assisi Church

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