An AGS family recently lost their beloved grandfather, Geoffrey McHale. Geoffrey was grandfather to Alec Jump, one of our all-star AGS kiddos. In lieu of gifts and flowers, Mr. McHale generously requested charitable donations be made to the AGSAA. We would like to thank Geoffrey McHale, his generous family, and everyone donating on Mr. McHale’s behalf. Your generosity enables our community to keep organizing and growing to meet the significant challenges we face as families living with AGS.
Geoff grew up in Garfield Heights, OH and served as an altar boy at St. Monica’s Catholic Church. As a teen, he was thrilled to be selected as a Cleveland Indians batboy. He graduated from St. Peter Chanel High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from John Carroll University in Ohio. Geoff proudly served for 6 years in the United States Army. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal, and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserves as a Captain. Geoff enjoyed a successful career as a marketing and retail services executive, including over 15 years at IRI, Inc. For many years, he served as both an Indian Guide and Cub Scout Leader. Geoff was a longtime active parishioner of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Naperville. Geoff volunteered at Edward Hospital for over 10 years in patient advocacy, including support of Veterans.
Geoff and [wife] Dee loved to travel to Cabo, in addition to their annual trip to Saugatuck, MI with his family. Their favorite nights together were spent going to the theatre enjoying Broadway shows. However, his favorite activity, was spent with his children and grandchildren, watching their sports or being a part of their activities.