Michael Kevin McHale

 Michael Kevin McHale, 71, of Boca Raton, FL passed away on December 2nd, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mike was born in Queens, NY and his strong accent gave that information away immediately. His mother died when he was 3 years old, and he grew up with his grandparents until his father met Betty, and their families merged. Mike never made a distinction between his sister, 6 step siblings, and half sister- they were all his family.

As a child, Mike loved baseball and was an altar boy who hated Catholic School. After graduating high school, he served in the Army and held several jobs until he found his passion as a transit cop in the NY Subway system.

He married Beth in 1976 and was over the moon when his three children, Kevin (Joanna), Sara (Howard), and Marissa (Victor) were born. They eventually moved from NY and began their life in South Florida. He was beloved at Loggers Run Middle School and Olympic Heights High School as a school police officer, and for many years after he left his job, former students would excitedly run up to him calling for Officer McHale. He found joy in any job he took on, from working as a security officer to shipping parcels to driving for Uber.

Mike met Robin Lopato Hest in 2003 and they became best friends, getting engaged in 2005 and finally marrying in August 2022. He supported her throughout life’s challenges, offering calm and perspective and asking, “Is anybody getting shot? No? Then there’s nothing to worry about.” Together, they enjoyed seeing his children and Robin’s children Ivy (Seth) and Ian grow up, have careers, find love, and start families of their own.

Mike was funny, kind, generous, wise, and down to earth. He could watch videos of cute toddlers forever, especially videos of his grandkidsBrayden, Levi, Reagan and Maurice. He called himself the Christmas Kid and looked forward to any holiday he could spend with family. He loved singing oldies, watching classical movies and documentaries, and going to the theater. He cried at sappy commercials and cared deeply about his friends and family. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity of your choice. 

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