John Carroll Cahill Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. John Carroll Cahill of Sun City in Griffin passed away on May 5, 2018 at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Cahill was a devoted parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church in Griffin where he served as a Lector. He enjoyed playing golf and had the privilege of playing many golf courses around the world, participating in Pro-AM Tournaments and proudly has two hole-in-ones to his credit. Mr. Cahill had a long career in marketing mostly in the bankcard industry and until his recent illness, he was still consulting from his home office. He was active in the Sun City Community and attended the local Chamber of Commerce events. Mr. Cahill was born in Ossining, NY and graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School, Bronx, NY. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Manhattan College in 1959 and later completed a Master’s Degree from City College. He served in the United States Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. While at Manhattan College he met and married the love of his life, Barbara (nee Beaudouin) and established their first home in the Bronx. They proudly celebrated 56 years of marriage establishing residences in Oyster Bay, NY, Omaha, NE, Dunwoody, GA and finally retiring to Griffin. Predeceased by his son, John Carroll Cahill, Jr. in 2015, he is survived by his wife, Barbara and his children; Barbara (Thomas) Domaleski, Maureen Cahill and Steven Cahill. Also surviving are his grandchildren; Thomas Domaleski, Jr., Meredith Domaleski, John Henry Domaleski, Isaiah Cahill-Seda, Noah Cahill and Brendan Domaleski and his brother, Patrick Joseph Cahill. He also leaves his cherished sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews and a host of loving friends. Mr. Cahill will always be remembered for his sparkling blue eyes and his spectacular hugs. Devoted to the Lord, he lived each day with passion and purpose and always presented the best version of himself to the world. A Memorial Mass will be officiated by Father Dennis Juan on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart RC Church in Griffin. Burial will be the following day at Honey Creek Woodlands burial ground at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, GA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Georgia Chapter, 3715 Northside Pkwy., Bldg. 400, Atlanta, GA in memory of Mr. Cahill. To pay condolences online to the family you may do so at www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tributes

John Carroll Cahill

April 2, 1937 - May 5, 2018