Gerald Thomas McHale Obituary
We bid farewell to Gerald Thomas McHale of Green Valley, Arizona, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 30, 2025 at the age of 77. Gerald Thomas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald Thomas McHale to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eugene McHale and Marian McHale of St. Clair Shores, Michigan.; and his brothers, Brian, Tom, Pat, Mike and Tim.
He is survived by: his wife Marsha (Gaskin); his sons, Jeffrey (Kevin) and Brian; his grandson Hal; his siblings, Dan (Joan), Joe, Bob (Judy), Bill (Debra), Mary Fenton (Chuck), Colleen Belli (Lou), Anne Regalski (John) and Kate Clemens (Joe); and his sisters-in-law, Liz McHale, Barbara Fritzsching and Pamelia Wood. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
Jerry's custom face masks allowed injured players to return early to competition with protection to the healing area and prevention of re-injury.
In recognition of his impactful contributions to the sport, he was nominated in 2018 as a Contributor to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
