Edward Joseph Cahill's Obituary
Edward Joseph Cahill, age 82, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, formerly of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully at his residence with his beloved daughter beside him on Sunday, November 18. He was born September 17, 1925 in Albany, New York, son of the late Edward Joseph and Sarah (Barry) Cahill.
Mr. Cahill served as a Police Officer with the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, DC from 1950 to 1966. He then worked for the State of Maryland Health Department conducting Environmental Inspections. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps, Active Duty, from 1949 to 1952. He served in the Marine Corps Reserve from 1943 to 1949. Mr. Cahill was a member of the VFW Post #7447, Rehoboth Beach and the American Legion Post in Greenbelt, MD. He was also a member of St. Edmond's Catholic Church, Rehoboth Beach.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Marie F. (Francis) Cahill (2005). He is survived by his daughter, Maura Cahill and her husband Jan T. Luigard of Silver Spring, MD; three granddaughters, Emma, Claire and Sarah Luigard; his sister, Marilyn Kelly and her husband Charles of Commack, Long Island, NY; and his brother, Vincent Cahill and his wife Charlotte of Columbus, OH.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Edmond's Catholic Church, King Charles & Laurel Avenues, Monday, November 26, 11:00 AM, where friends may call one hour prior to Mass. The Rev. James E. Downs, MSA, will be the celebrant. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, November 27, 1:00 PM. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to ___________________
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