Francis J. Cahill

Francis "Frank" Joseph Cahill, 90, a longtime resident of Rockland, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 22, 2018, after a well lived life. He was was born in Hartford, Conn., the son of the late Harold and Agnes (Murphy) Cahill. He spent his early life growing up in Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1945. After his service to his country, he married and had a career in sales, most notably as a well known automobile salesman in his hometown. He was a longtime communicant at Holy Family Church and an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. During his lifetime, Frank quietly affected many lives, helping less fortunate people and supporting his children with unwavering love. Although he missed his beloved wife terribly after her passing, he was still a friendly face to many in their time of need, and will be sorely missed. Frank was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Louise (Baker) Cahill, to whom he was devoted. He is survived by his daughter, Ellen Harris and her husband Jonathan; daughter, Patricia Kelly and her husband Richard; son, Daniel Cahill and his wife Dianna; son, Michael Cahill and his wife Nancy; son, John Cahill and his wife Nancy; daughter, Carol Cahill; and son, James Cahill. He was the loving grampa of 13 grandchildren, and great-grampa of 11 great-grandchildren. He was beloved by many nieces and nephews and cherished his relationships with them. His brother Joseph Cahill and sister Katherine (Cahill) McDonald predeceased him, and is survived by his brother Richard Cahill and his dear brother-in-law, Richard McDonald. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 45 East Water St, Rockland, on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, 403 Union St., Rockland, on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Holy Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at Holy Family Church, 403 Union St., Rockland, MA 02370. For directions and online guest book, visit www.SullivanFuneralHomes.com. Sullivan Funeral Homes Hanover Rockland Hanson 781-878-0920 781-293-2020 Family Owned & Operated For 5 Generations Since 1897