McKinley A. Tingle, enjoyed scuba diving, volunteering
McKinley “Mick” A. Tingle, 75, of Dagsboro, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford in his wife’s arms.
Mick was born in Salisbury, Md., to his late parents McKinley Tingle and Iona Walls Tingle. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Priscilla Tingle; and his two stepbrothers, William and Bart Lynch. He is survived by his wife, Toni Gattone Tingle.
Mick graduated from John M. Clayton Class of 1966. He served four years in the U.S. Navy. Mick worked 12 years at Vlassic Pickle. After leaving Vlasic, he went to work at Delmarva Power and Light at the Indian River Power Plant, where he eventually retired from the plant while working for NRG as a supervisor.
Mick was an avid gardener, keeping beautiful gardens throughout his backyard. Mick and Toni enjoyed walking in the great outdoors, including on the beach and birding. They were both PADI-certified scuba divers and enjoyed traveling to tropical locations to dive. They visited many diving spots including the Netherlands Antilles, the Caribbean and Mexico. Their favorite diving location was the Dutch island of Bonaire. They also enjoyed many road trips throughout the United States and a number of trips to Europe.
He gave back to his community in various volunteer roles including being president of Frankford Public Library's board of trustees and tutoring for Literacy Delaware, which teaches adults to read and speak English. He also taught evening electrical skills at local vocational schools. He assisted with many projects at Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding in Milton.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Mick’s name to Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding, P.O. Box 219, Nassau, DE 19969.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, at Melson Funeral Services Frankford Chapel, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, where friends and family may gather after noon. Burial will follow at Carey’s Cemetery in Frankford.
Online condolences can be made by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
