John George Cabala

1941 - 2022

 

John George Cabala, age 81, peacefully passed away at his home in Berlin, MD on Friday, August 12, 2022.  John was born in Lilly, Pennsylvania, and was the son of the late John Cabala and Rita Robine. 

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, co-worker, and friend of countless people.  He was a veteran of the Navy and Coast Guard, a dedicated police officer, and an avid fisherman and hunter.

He is survived by his son, John Cabala, four daughters, Rita Havens (Lee), Nunzia Jacob (Michael), Deborah Cabala, and Stephanie Haller (Aaron), his sisters, Deborah Druck (Steven) and Mary Pa’ahana (Don).  He is also survived by grandchildren, Shannon, Ryan, Somer, Christa, Ashlyn, Colin, Andrew, and Travis, and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and close friend Carmen.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Angelina Cabala, his companion and dancing partner, Mary Ellen Craig, his sister, Ann Marie Raymond, his nephew, Jeff Pa’ahana, and his fishing buddy, Carl Van Heckle.

There will be a celebration of life event, to be announced by the family at a later time.  Donations in memory of John can be made to the Ocean Pines Police Department (Ocean Pines Police, 239 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, MD 21811, attention: “Donation/Cabala”).  Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.  Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.