Gregory J. Coale

Gregory J. Coale passed away on November 1 at the age of 67. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas J. Coale of Annapolis in 1989 and Ida C. (Homberg) Coale of Annapolis in 1994, and his brother Ronald B. Coale of Westminster in 1999. Gregory is survived by his wife Ellen Anne (Burke) Coale of Pasadena, brother Dennis G. Coale (Barbara) of Crownsville, and numerous other family and friends. Gregory was born in Annapolis on July 12, 1951. He was a graduate of St. Mary's in Annapolis and completed his Bachelors degree at Salisbury State University. He worked with Social Security for 46 years. He also worked as a professional actor, and spent most of his free time acting. He performed in many plays and movies across the Baltimore, Washington and Annapolis area, including a role as Sheriff in the movie One Eyed Horse. Everyone always looked forward to seeing Greg in some role in the popular play A Christmas Carol. Greg was also a member of South River Bible Church in Davidsonville. A visitation will be held on Sunday November 4 from 7-9pm at Hardesty Funeral Home, P.A., 12 Ridgely Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401, where a funeral service will be held at 10am on Monday November 5. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.