Reverend John W. Cahill died, June 26, 2014 at Sherman Hospital, Elgin, Illinois. Father was born on November 7, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Bridget Armstrong Cahill.
Father attended St. Paul Seminary and was ordained to the priesthood on May 25, 1963, by Bishop Loras Lane at St. James, Rockford, Illinois. His first assignment was as Parochial Vicar at St. Bernadette Parish, Rockford, Illinois. He was then assigned as Parochial Vicar at SS Peter & Paul Parish, Cary, Illinois. In 1964 he was assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Parish, Elgin, Illinois, then in 1965 he was assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. James Parish, Rockford, Illinois. In 1970 he was assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Patrick Parish, McHenry, Illinois, then in 1973 as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Parish, Aurora, Illinois, and in 1974 as Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Parish, Woodstock, Illinois. Father was appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Marengo, Illinois in 1975; Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Woodstock, Illinois, in 1983; Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Byron, Illinois, in 1989; and, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Freeport, Illinois, in 1995. Father retired in 2006, but continued assisting parishes in the Diocese.
Survivors include his sister Kathleen “Kate” Jaszka, sister-in-law Maureen Cahill, brother-in-law, Norm Eislinger and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers, Richard, Daniel, Timothy and Patrick, sister, Dolores and by 3 nephews, Steve and Joe Jaszka and Brian Cahill.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at 11:00a.m. at St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley, Illinois. Bishop David J. Malloy will be the celebrant. Visitation will be from 9-11:00a.m. Wednesday, July 2. at St. Mary Church. Private interment on Thursday, July 3 at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois. Arrangements are being made by DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, Huntley, Illinois.
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Rest in much-deserved peace, Father Cahill. You meant so much to us, and were there for many of our family's sacraments. (You never even batted an eye when we asked for a 9:00 PM Friday wedding 12 years ago.) We celebrate the anniversary of that wedding night tomorrow, and will celebrate your life as well.
On behalf of Food For The Poor, we would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Fr. John William Cahill, who was a true friend of ours and of the poor whom we serve. Fr. John's support has brought lifesaving help and hope to the poorest of the poor, which is a legacy to be honored. May God's peace be with you all during this time of separation.