Mel G. McHale, 77, retired CFD, beloved husband of Marianne and the late Mary Patricia, nee Chambers; dearest father of Jean (John) Schneider and Barbara (the late David) Meilinger; dear grandfather of Phillip (Monica), Erin, Thomas (Natalie), Sara (Ronnie) Lester, Rebecca, Steven (Sarah) Meilinger; fond great-grandfather of many; loving dad by marriage of Dan, Mike and Larry Polk; cherished brother of Georgene (the late Frank) Oplawski; loving uncle of Frank (Ursula), George (Maria) and the late John Oplawski. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m. from Gibbons Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. to Holy Family Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Chicago Fire Chaplain Ministry Fund. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfuneralhomechicago.com
