David Patrick Cahill

David Patrick Cahill August 21, 1958 - February 25, 2016 Ramona David Patrick Cahill was born in San Francisco, California, on August 21, 1958, the son of Margaret and Sam Cahill, who were immigrants from Dublin, Ireland.He went to the Lord on February 25, 2016, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.David grew up in Redwood City, California, attending Saint Frances High School and Canada College, furthering his education at Sierra Academy gaining his A&P license.David was fortunate to have a strong Irish heritage with family both in Ireland and California. He moved to Ireland for a couple of years as a teen. While in Ireland he attended an Irish school and excelled at a new sport for him called, Hurling, an Irish game resembling field hockey and the national game of Ireland. He did so well that he was asked to be part of the All Ireland Club. David was passionate about sports; he excelled at soccer as a youth and in later life coached his sons in Ramona.He was a devoted husband and father. He loved spending time with his family in the backyard, outings to the beach, scouting events and rugby matches.When David was diagnosed with cancer in 2013, he leaned on the Lord for strength and courage, he was able to stay at home till the end surrounded by his loving family.David is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Maxine Cahill; two wonderful sons, Mackenzie James Cahill and Rory Kalin Cahill; mother, Margaret Bridget Logsdon; stepfather, Albert Logsdon; brother, Sean Cahill; stepbrother, Eric Logsdon; and stepsister, Julie Logsdon.David will be forever in our hearts. A celebration of life will be held at Ramona Lutheran Church on March 12, 2016, at 1.00pm with reception immediately following at Ramona Lutheran School.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ramona Relay For Life in memory of David Cahill, please mail checks to 16307 Swartz Canyon Road, Ramona, California 92605. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ ramonasentinel .