MICHAEL J.-GALE, JR.-Obituary

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MICHAEL J. GALE, JR.

North Olmsted, Ohio

Nov 29, 1943 – Jun 23, 2024

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BORN
November 29, 1943
DIED
June 23, 2024
LOCATION
North Olmsted, Ohio

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MICHAEL J. GALE, JR., age 80, beloved husband of the late Maureen E. (nee Malone); loving father of Lisa M. Barrett (Dan), Carolyn Skoczen (Ken) and Megan Loomis (Bob); proud Papa of McKenna, Kailey, Brianna, Danielle, Keegan, Brayden, Nolan and Kevin; brother of John (Eleanor) (both deceased), Ralph (Mary) (both deceased), Robert (deceased) (Helen), Richard (Joanne) and Margaret Fox (Richard, deceased); uncle and great-uncle of many.  U.S. Army veteran.  Mr. Gale retired after 34 years of service as Commander of the Shaker Heights Police Department.  Passed away unexpectedly June 23, 2024.  Funeral Mass Thursday, June 27, St. Mark Church (15800  Montrose Ave.) at 10 A.M. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH).  Interment Sunset Memorial Park.  Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD., WEDNESDAY 3-7 P.M.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cleveland APL, 1729 Willey Ave., Cleveland, OH  44113.

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Miss you Mike! I never forgot you and our conversations through the late 80s into the early 2000s. Heinens and then later when I was a substitute a Shaker Heights High. You are an amazing man. Thank you for you advice, support, and friendship.

To the Gale girls and their families,
I am so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I have many fond memories of him and your family growing up across the street. My condolences to you, please remember the pain of your loss is shared with others.
Chris Kroon van Diest

My deepest condolences to Mike's family. He was a wonderful person. I worked with him at Shaker Schools and I always looked forward to talking to him when he was in my building at administration. I am sure he is going to be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

worked at shaker with mike as transportation supervisor great guy

Mike im sorry I missed your wake but I just got out of the hospital yesterday. You Me and my cousin Mike Costo all joined the Police.Mike and I cleveland U shaker.I will never forget when all 3 of us bought Motorcycles together.Maurene was not happy but U loved riding. Thank you for many good times and your Friendship.

The Gale family were excellent neighbors to have growing up and I always considered Mr. Gale an outstanding role model for male youths (such as myself, back in the Fernway era). Thank you for your service, good sir, you served many and you will be missed but not forgotten.

I’m so sorry to hear that Mike Gale has passed away. I always liked him very much and enjoyed his sense of humor. Love to all of you.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.