Jason Eric Cahill of Petaluma, age 45, passed away peacefully on Saturday September
19, 2020 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Jason was born January 20, 1975 in Petaluma, California to James “Jim” Cahill and
Gayle Finkel Cahill.
Jason was a graduate of Casa Grande High School in 1993 and Empire college in
1998.
In 2003 he married his high school sweetheart Rosy Lute at Caesars Lake Tahoe,
Nevada. They were together for 27 wonderful years and happily married for 17 of those.
Jason worked many years as a Network Engineer for Gilardi & Co in San Rafael.
Jason was known for his infectious, cheesy smile and his mischievous laugh. He loved
life & laughter, his humor was second to none. Jason took great pleasure in the small
joys. He would never pass up an opportunity to sneak in a selfie when asked to take a
photo for an unsuspecting victim. By the same token, he quite literally jumped at the
opportunity to photo bomb the memories of strangers with every chance that he got.
Many images exist that have his big, cheesy grin gracing the background of a perfect
family photo. Along with his passion for memorializing himself in the photos of others
were his more tangible hobbies. He was an avid collector of Funko Pop figurines which
line the walls of his home office in a proud and orderly display. Together with his wife
Rosy, he would throw the most elaborate Halloween parties each year to which an
invitation was greatly coveted. Jason was known by all as "The King of Halloween" in
direct reflection of his incredible annual Spooktacular Halloween display and endless
collection of gory décor. His vast assemblage of the macabre included an extensive
troupe of the creepiest dolls one could possibly tolerate being in the presence of. Jason
loved giving everyone a good fright, and the Halloween experience he provided never
disappointed. He was a bright light amongst his friends and family. He will be greatly
missed, never forgotten, and always loved.
Jason is survived by his wife Rosy Cahill, Parents, brother Brian Cahill, nieces,
nephews, and a great-niece and great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his
grandparents Charles & Mary Cahill and Harold & Rose Finkel. Services will be held
privately.
“It’s Halloween, everyone’s entitled to one good scare”
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