James Patrick Cahill, 82, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024 surrounded by his "girls". He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ann Cahill. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee O'Malley) for 57 years. Loving father to his three daughters, Maureen Fitzsimons (the late Tom), Susan (Joe) Sullivan and Peggy (Dave) Donovan. Loving Papa to Tommy and Fiona Fitzsimons, Hugh, Quinn and Emmett Sullivan, Michael, Ryan, Emma and Kevin Donovan. Cherished brother of the late John Francis, the late Frank (Pat), the late Mary (the late Tom) Green, Jerome (Rosemary), Mary Ann (Bill) Dotson, and Phil. Jim was a fond uncle to many nieces and nephews and a proud member of the O'Malley "outlaws". A proud graduate of Mount Carmel High School, class of '59. Jim then enlisted in the Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam. He then went to college on the GI Bill and graduated from DePaul University in 1976. Jim had a long and successful career in manufacturing at Baron Blakeslee. Jim was a kind and gentle soul, who never hesitated to help others. A true gentleman in every sense of the word. Visitation will be Saturday, June 29th, 9:00am- 11:00am, St. Mary of the Woods, 6955 North Hiawatha Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, with funeral mass to follow at 11am. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Misericordia Home, 6300 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660