Richard Hale, 67, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, after an extended illness. Richard was born on August 16, 1955, in Lynn, MA to Charles W. Hale, Sr. & Gladys (Romano) Hale, who precede him in death.
On August 24, 1984, in Malden, MA, he married Deborah Jean (O’Leary) Hale who survives. He is also survived by his children; Ryan P. Hale of Granger and Stacie M. Hale of Delray Beach, FL; grandchildren, Jack, Brady, and Savannah Hale. Richard was preceded in death by his son, Ricky M. Hale, who died on June 6, 2001. He is also survived by siblings, Charles (Patricia) Hale of Lynn, MA. and Dorothy (Carmen) Arinella of E. Boston, MA. Richard was the Godfather to Charles & Patricia’s daughter, Kristen Hale,
Richard had lived in Granger, IN. for a short time, moving from Massachusetts 4 ½ years ago. He retired from the automotive industry as a mechanic and tow truck driver. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his four-legged companion “Lola.” He kept busy with his tools and talents fixing things-or “tinkering” as the family calls it. He was a simple man who will be dearly missed.
There is a visitation for Richard on Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 4-7:00pm held at Palmer Funeral Home-Welsheimer Chapel, 17033 Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN 46635, to meet with family and friends. Richard will also have a visitation from 4-7:00pm on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., in Saugus, MA 01906. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Forestdale Cemetery, 150 Forest St., Malden, MA 02148.
Memorial contributions in honor of Richard Hale may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 6201 Corporate Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46256.
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