James Francis Hale

James Francis Hale obituary, Quincy, MA

James Francis Hale

James Hale Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hamel-Lydon Chapel & Cremation Service of Massachusetts on Nov. 5, 2025.

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James F. Hale passed peacefully on October 28th, 2025 with his children by his side after several years living with Dementia.
He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years Carol A. Hale ( Stubbs) he is survived by his son Mark Hale and his wife Patricia Pascarelli of Randolph, his daughter Laurie Sass her husband Robert Sass and his cherished grandsons Tyler and Cameron Sass all of Bridgewater. And his Granddogs past and present.
Jim graduated from Los Angeles High School in 1955, joined the Army Reserves went to work for the United States Post Office for 43 years as a letter carrier in Norwood MA. Jim loved his job and his church he was a proud Catholic and served his parish as a Lecter and also sung in the choir. He was a man of deep faith. Jim was a selfless man whose work ethic was unrivaled. He had a kind and generous soul and would help anyone in any way he could, family or friend, acquaintance or total stranger and he did for so many never wanting anything in return.
Jim adored his grandsons he was so proud to be their grandfather whom they called Beah. Jim and Carol truly enjoyed watching the boys play their sports they went to and rarely missed a baseball or football game away or home. There will never be another man like Jim, they just don't make them like him anymore. Our world was a better place with him in it and he will forever be missed " Bye for Now".
Interment will be private.
Donations in Jim's memory may be made to Sunny Paws Rescue www.sunny paws rescue.org. Venmo sunnypawsrescue1

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