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Thomas McHale Obituary

Thomas J. McHale Thomas J. McHale, 80, of Hilton Head Island, SC, formerly of Cumberland and Pawtucket, passed away on October 10, 2018. He was the beloved husband of the late Sheila (Sartini) McHale for 52 wonderful years. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Francis and Jane (Meehan) McHale. A Rhode Island resident until he and his late wife retired to Hilton Head Island, Tom worked much of his professional life in a family-owned business, Pawtucket Ready Mixed Concrete Co. and John J. McHale and Sons, retiring in 2000. He was involved in several professional and volunteer organizations, including: Past Chairman and Honorary Director, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association; Member of the first Board of Directors of Beacon Mutual Insurance Company; Member of the Board of Directors of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce; Member of Notre Dame Alumni Association; Past Chair of the Pawtucket Kiwanis Club, and active in the Hilton Head Kiwanis Club, with a combined 48 years of service; He was well known and loved for his generosity and frequent random acts of kindness. Tom was also active in the reform of worker's compensation in Rhode Island, and was a candidate for public office (RI Senate). He is pre-deceased by his wife Sheila, and survived by his children Alan and his wife Nicole of Coventry, RI; Kim Keck and her husband Phil of Providence, RI; and Melissa Tarantino and her husband Tom of Fort Mill, SC. He was the cherished grandfather of five grandchildren, Kathleen Foran-McHale, Allison Foran-McHale, Laura Keck, Thomas D'Andrea (spouse Katherine) and Elizabeth D'Andrea. He is also survived by his four sisters: Jane Beard (spouse Louin), Christine OConnell (spouse Vincent DiBenedetto), Julia McHale and Mary Yeager. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 17 at 11 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church on 24 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head, SC. A reception will be held immediately after Mass at Sea Pines Country Club. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice Care of the Low Country, P.O. Box 3827, Bluffton, SC 29925. For additional information and online condolences visit: www.keithfuneral.com.

Published by The Island Packet on Oct. 14, 2018.
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Miss seeing Tom! Such a warm and loving man!

Jean Fonseca

Friend

October 9, 2023

We miss you and Sheila and all the trips and good times we had together. Sounds familiar to our initial response.
We miss you.
Barbara and Bill

Barbara and Bill Strickland

Friend

October 8, 2021

I miss Tom's. smile and hugs. He was so so kind. I just flew to Providence for my own Fathers funeral. Tom told me 13 years ago about the water fires. I told my husband all about Tom. I know this family misses him terribly!!

Jean Fonseca

October 7, 2021

I met Tom and Sheila on the Sea Pine's golf course. He was a ray of sunshine. His heart was pure. The way he spoke about his family. I was a cart girl for 7 years. I left Sea Pine's and 7 years later I went to work at PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFE. Sheila had passed. Tom was living at Tidepointe. I am forever grateful for the time Tom spent at Sunrise Café. We loved him dearly. After his passing, we received chocolates he had ordered. I still cry. He was a wonderful man. I keep his phone # in my phone. Thank you for letting me share.

Jeannie Fonseca

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October 8, 2020

Jeannie Fonseca

Friend

October 8, 2020

To the McHale family,
My sincere condolences. I met your parents on the Sea Pines Golf courses. I was a cart girl. Recently I reconnected with your Father at Sunrise Cafe. They were both wonderful people. Your Father was always so kind to everyone. He couldnt be prouder of his family. I will miss his cheery presence.
Sincerely,
Jeannie

Jean Fonseca

October 31, 2018

Tom and all the people that work at the old PRM were true professionals. He will be missed. Skip Sr and Skip Jr. Nassa Flooring

October 19, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bonnie and Val Large

October 15, 2018

I am sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a great guy and I was happy to call him a friend. He will be missed.

Bob Myers

October 15, 2018

We had many memorable trips, dinners, and gatherings with the
McHale's over the last several years. Obviously, we have missed Sheila
and now we will miss Tom.
Our prayers and thoughts go with the family
Love, Barbara and Bill Strickland

William Strickland

October 14, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My father, Angelo, always spoke of him fondly in the many years they worked together.

My deepest sympathy.

Susan Saccoccia-Olson

October 14, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Tom was a real spark plug for Hilton Head Kiwanis. He will be missed.

Gerald Glass

October 14, 2018

richard esposito

October 14, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

Earlene Mara

October 14, 2018

Offering my condolences. As you remember your love one, as Almighty God heals your broken hearts, may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure. (Psalm 147:3)

October 13, 2018

To the McHale Family: Please accept my sincere condolences. Tom was a client of mine many years ago and a good friend. I always looked forward to our luncheon meetings which were more social than business. I just wanted to express my sorrow for the loss of a good man. He will be in my prayers.

peter kelly

October 13, 2018

Sorry to read about Tom's passing. I knew Sheila and Tom, while working at Anchor Travel in Pawtucket. Both wonderful people. May they rest in peace.

Judy Phillips

October 13, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Manning-Heffern Funeral Home

October 13, 2018

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