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Daniel Cavanaugh Obituary

Daniel B. Cavanaugh, age 91, passed away on September 17, 2020. He was born on February 14, 1929 in Kent, Ohio to the late Charles and Clara. Dan served in the U.S. Navy and attended Ohio State University. Dan took over his father's landscape business which later Dan's five sons developed it into a successful construction company which is now run by fourth generation grandson. They landscaped homes and businesses and later building parks and golf courses. Dan loved playing bridge and polka dancing. Preceded in death by his brother, Gene, he is survived by five loving sons, Mike (Cathy), Tom (Barb), Dave (Toni), Tim (Angela) and Jim (Terri); 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and lady friend, Gloria Katz. Private family services will take place.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2020.

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peter halas

September 27, 2020

Dan, you were a great and generous man. It was a pleasure to know you and your family.

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Paul Yeager

September 20, 2020

Saw Dan at many many polka dances and jam sessions - especially at the Akron FOP. What a kind, wonderful man

John Dever

September 20, 2020

Enjoyed being your neighbor. We had some good chats in the hallways or mailroom.

Larry Jones

September 19, 2020

Dan was a good friend to our parents, Kenneth and Olga Jones. Upon occasion, he would come to our home to play cards and visit. He will certainly be missed by us all. Our sympathies and prayers are with the family and Gloria at this time.

Larry and Diana Jones
Richard, Pamela, and David Dacko

Larry & Diana Jones and Richard & Pam Dacko

September 19, 2020

He was a very good friend of Kenneth and Olga Jones and family, son Larry and daughter Pam. He would come to their home on occasion. He certainly will be missed. Our condolences and sympathies are offered.

ERNEST WALLACE

September 19, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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