John (Jack)Thomas McHale, 80, passed away Nov. 30, 2016 in Webster, TX. He was born April 18, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA to Harry and Eleanor (McSweeny) McHale.

Jack is survived by his: wife, Eileen (Stolzer) McHale; daughters, Theresa Staehling, Kelley Hope, Jacque Larsen and (predeceased) Cheryl Six; sons, Robert McHale, Dennis McHale; sister, (predeceased) Eleanor Hewitt; brothers, (predeceased) James, Thomas, Henry, Joseph and (predeceased) Robert; step-sons, Gary Coles, Thomas Coles, John Coles, Stephens Coles; grandchildren, John Jr Staehling, Tina Houchin, Heather Adams, Travis Staehling, Neal McHale, Brian McHale, Shane McHale, Charlette Nichols, Margaret Monahan, Jessika Hope, Tracina Cabitto, Amber Hirsch, Jeni Six, Ian Six; Step-grandchildren, Ellen Larsen, Hana Larsen, Clair Larsen, Samuel Larsen, Danielle Coles, Nathan Coles; 17 great-grandchildren and numerous family members and friends. He is predeceased by his first wife Charlette (Fouts) McHale.

When his nation called he answered by joining the US Navy. He earned a BS from Pacific Western University. Jack worked as a contractor on NASA Tracking Stations for Bendix Engineering Co. and later as an independent Contractor in Human Resources. He had a passion for travel and loved to paint (artist).

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 6:00-8:00PM with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at Crowder Funeral Home 111 East Medical Center Blvd., Webster, TX 77598. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church 1612 East Walker Street, League City, TX 77573. In Lieu of flowers those wishing to make a memorial donation in John McHale’s memory may do so to the Missionary Sisters of the Eucharist, P.O. Box 88147, Houston, TX 77288-0147.