Jones F. Cahill

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Celebrating the life of
Jones F. CahillDecember 08, 1920 - May 27, 2009

Jones Francis Cahill

SAVANNAH, GA – Jones Francis "Jay" Cahill, 88, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Candler Hospital.
Born on December 8, 1920 in Middletown, OH, Mr. Cahill was the son of the late Jones Martin and Florence Elizabeth Smith Cahill.
A 1938 graduate of Ursiline High School in Youngstown, Ohio, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1942 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He later did graduate studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Virginia, and Georgia Institute of Technology.
Mr. Cahill worked with the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics at Langley Field, VA from 1942 until 1955 and then with Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA from 1955 until 1987. He was a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and was a Master furniture maker.
Mr. Cahill was a communicant of St. Joseph's Parish in Marietta where he served for many years as an usher, a 50 Year member of the Knights of Columbus, and conducted Bible studies at retirement communities in Marietta. During his residence in Savannah he attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Lenora Black Woolard Cahill, and two brothers, William Martin Cahill and Msgr. Lawrence Patrick Cahill, S.M.
Survivors include his son, Jones Francis Cahill II and his wife, Deborah Goodson Cahill of Savannah and Dover, GA, his daughter, Maureen Agnes Cahill of Athens, GA, his daughter, Elizabeth Ann Cahill Hemmenway and her husband, Michael Hemmenway of Marietta, GA; his sister, Mary Elizabeth Cahill Dickerson of Cincinnati, OH; his brother, Thomas Aloysius Cahill of Madison, WI; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Habersham House for their loving care during his residence in Savannah.
A Memorial Service, to be announced at a later date, will be held in Marietta, GA.

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Jay and I go back to 1942 at Langley Field,VA and continue to the present at Marietta,GA.God bless him and his family.

- Roy H. Lange, Woodstock, GA

Mr. Cahill was the father of a very dear friend of ours, Jones Francis Cahill II Jim, and we are very saddened by his passing.

- Jim and Kathy Kamis, Marietta, GA

The entire greater Cleveland Cahill clan extend thoughts and sympathy to Cookie and family. Dr. Jack and Mary Ann especially say hello sending prayers and condolences. Fr. Jack Kinkopf will be saying 2 Masses for Jones. God Bless to you all.

- John James, Willoughby, OH

Jim, Maureen and Liz, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I have fond memories of your dad and I know you'll miss him.

- Debralee Swain, Athens, GA

We will miss a friend, neighbor, and fellow bridge player. The ranks of the old school are thinning fast.

- Max&Betty Hall, Marietta, GA

I worked with Jay for some 37 years. He was one of the finest gentlemen I have ever met. May he rest in peace.

- clay houston, Marietta, GA

Cookie & Family, Pleaae know that my thougts and prayers are with you. I remember Jones from our family reunions and know that he is now at peace with our Lord. God Bless. Love & Prayers, Margaret & Family

- Margaret LaBonte Judge, Essex, VT

Our love and prayers are with you, Deborah and the rest of your family. We are happy you were able to take care of him and be so close to him during his last few months.

- Nicholas and Pamela Cole, Marietta, GA

Our deepest sympathy ~ we love you. Anything we can do, please don't hesitate to ask.

- Donna & Wayne Pahl, Athens, GA