"Dear Cahill Family, I was so saddened to read the paper today and see Dr. Cahill's obituary. I can't tell you how many times I have thought about him over the years. When I was in high school, I thought I wanted to be a pediatrician and interned in Dr. Cahill & Dr. Coll's office for 4 years. It was during my senior year that my father died and Dr. Cahill was worried I might not be able to afford college anymore. He took me aside one day and told me that nothing would stop me from going to college or medical school and that if need be, he would help pay for my college. That exemplifies the person he was. Luckily my parents had saved up and I didn't need to take him up on his offer ... but who does that for a young intern at the front desk, especially when you have 4 children of your own? I learned so much during my 4 years there and will always remember Dr. Cahill's boisterous personality and that big smile on his face. I'll never forget him or the impact he had on a young 17-year-old girl. Thoughts to Joan and the family. So sorry I can't be there on Saturday as I'll be out of town."
In loving memory of
Edward Cahill
John "Jack" Edward Cahill, Jr. of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on June 19, 2018 at the age of 89. Jack was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on October 22, 1928 and grew up in Litchfield, Connecticut with his father and mother, John Cahill and Catherine Dwyer, and his brother Richard.
After serving in the United States Air Force, he met his wife of 57 years Joan Ardelle Pillsbury. After Jack received a medical degree from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland the newlyweds eventually settled in Phoenix, Arizona in 1962 where they raised their family.
Jack is survived by his four sons Bruce, Barry, Greg and Gary; three daughters-in-law Susan, Bibi and Shelly; five granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter.
There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM on Saturday March 2, 2019 at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix 85020. Visit https://hansenmortuary.wpengine.com for condolences.