John Joseph McHale Obituary
The memory of John Joseph McHale of Novato, California, who passed away on June 21, 2025 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Joseph McHale to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor John's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter McHale (Mary McHale) and Mary McHale; and his brother James McHale. He is survived by: his wife Mary-Lynn Griffith; his children, Timothy, Marty McHale and Kelli Selmi; and his siblings, Ann Koniaris, Maurine Kenny (Ed) and Michael McHale (Lynn). He is also survived by eight grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the San Francisco Firefighters' Cancer Foundation (http://www.sffcpf.org) or that you plant a rose in John's memory.
