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Augustine Cahill Obituary

Augustine Gerard "Jerry" Cahill, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, went to his eternal home on Thursday, July 8, 2021. He was 86 years old. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines as a combat photographer from 1952-1955. He was a retired Piping Engineer. He was an avid sportsman and a lover of music/art/ and history. He leaves behind to cherish his memory two daughters, Kim Bourque, Kathleen Guidry and husband Jay; three sons, Charles Cahill and wife Pam, Gerard Cahill, Benjamin Cahill and wife Amie; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Cahill, David Cahill; four sisters, Cathy Cahill Tullos, Loretta Cahill Gilreath, Mary Grace Cahill Register and Claire Cahill Bordelon. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents John & Sara Cahill; his beloved wife of 67 years, Alma Rosalie Anderson Cahill; son-in-law, Wilton Bourque; granddaughter, Christine Andrews; four brothers, John Cahill Jr., Ronald Cahill, Kenneth Cahill, Charles Cahill; and sister, Gloria Cahill Morgan. Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in French Settlement on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12 pm, conducted by Fr. Jason Palermo. Burial will follow in St. Williams Cemetery, in Port Vincent. Condolences may be offered at www.sealefuenral.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 10 to Jul. 12, 2021.

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Melanie

October 2, 2021

Growing up...sometimes I pretended that you were my father. I was so aware that God did not create many men like you. God Bless your family as they remember you as well.

PERCY AND SUSIE PARKER

July 13, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Rodney and Martha Sparks

July 11, 2021

Sympathy and prayers to the Cahill Family.

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