Robert Matthew Cahill
November 6, 1931 — January 14, 2017
Robert “Bob” Matthew Cahill, 85, of New Bern, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 in his seventh fight against cancer.
A funeral mass will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Annunciation Catholic Church.
Robert was born in the Bronx, New York, on November 6, 1931, to Robert and Florence Cahill. He served in the US Marine Corps at MCAS, Cherry Point, until 1954. He worked as an Import/Export Manager in Manhattan until his retirement. He returned to the area in 2008, residing in Carolina Pines, where he picked up the game of golf. He was an avid youth volunteer serving as Scout Leader, Coach, Team Manager, various Youth League boards, and PTA President. He enjoyed playing card games, especially playing gin with his best friend Louie.
He is survived by his wife, Eleonore, of 58 years; daughters, Kate and Patti; sons, Rob, Tom and Matt; He was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fisher House, 4 Recovery Way, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547.
Online condolences may be may at mundenfhhavelock.com
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Havelock, NC
908 Lake Road
Havelock, NC 28532
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