James Joseph Cahill, Junior

Male 1937 - 2016  (79 years)


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  • Name James Joseph Cahill 
    Suffix Junior 
    Nickname Jim 
    Born 7 Jan 1937  Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 15 Nov 2016  Sellersville, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I34588  Molloy-Remde Family Tree Aug 23
    Last Modified 5 Jun 2022 

    Father James Joseph Cahill, Senior,   b. 9 Feb 1909, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsyllvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jun 1959, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsyllvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 50 years) 
    Mother Alma Elizabeth Lynch,   b. 21 Dec 1909, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsyllvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Sep 1967, Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Family ID F12837  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Anna Frances Bishop,   b. 22 Nov 1931, Valley Stream, Nassau, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Mar 2012, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsyllvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married Cal 1986 
    Children 
     1. Linda Cahill
     2. Karl Myers Cahill
     3. Vicky Cahill
     4. Charles Cahill,   d. Bef 11 Mar 2012
    Last Modified 7 Sep 2023 
    Family ID F12836  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • James J. Cahill, Jr., of Sellersville, formerly of Hilltown, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016, in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was 79.
      He was the beloved husband of the late Anne F. (Bishop) Cahill for 25 years until her death in 2012.
      Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James J. and Alma Elizabeth (Lynch) Cahill. He was a 1954 graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys, Philadelphia.
      Mr. Cahill was a U.S. Army veteran.
      Jim had been employed as a journeyman electrician for IBEW Local 98, Philadelphia.
      A rabid Philadelphia Eagles fan, Jim also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and bird watching. He was a nature lover and enjoyed spending time outside, especially taking care of the family pool. After his retirement, Jim began building and refinishing furniture for family and friends. He most loved spending time with his family.
      Jim is survived by his children, Timothy Cahill and his wife, Sharon, of Wyndmoor; Kevin Cahill, of Quakertown; Daniel Cahill and Kelly O’Hara, both of North Carolina; Sean Cahill and his wife, Dana, of Brooklyn, NY; Linda Godown, of Mason, Ohio; Karl Myers, of Orwigsburg; and Vicky O’Toole and her husband, John, of New Britain.
      He is also survived by his thirteen grandchildren, Adam, Zack, Mary, Keely, Connor, Emily, Jack, Gwen, Stephanie, Rebecca, Christopher, Victoria, and John; six great-grandchildren, Ciaran, Kaycie, Cassidy; Ethan; Charlotte; and Juliette; a sister, Frances Grubb, and her husband, William, of Telford; a brother, John Cahill and his wife, Patricia, of Doylestown; and his cat, “Gracie.”
      In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Rosemarie Purcell and Theresa Cahill, and a step-son, Charles “Chuck” Myers.
      His Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 19, in the Betty Meier Steeley Funeral Home, 87 N. Main St., Sellersville, PA 18960, where a visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service.
      Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.