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Robert Cahill Obituary

Cahill, Robert P. Honorable Robert P. Cahill, age 75, Appellate Court Justice, State of Illinois. Beloved husband of Sarah nee Lawrence; loving father of Kathryn (Scott) Dickinson, Beth Cahill (Kevin Banks) and Susan Cahill (Scott Higgins); dear grandfather of Grace and Ava Dickinson, Sarah, Leo Cahill and Tessa Banks, Violet Gaines and Graham Cahill Higgins and the late Marie Sarah Dickinson; brother of Lois Fitzsimons, Shirley Cooke and Patricia Harrison; uncle to numerous nieces and nephews, also survived by many dear friends. Visitation Dec. 8, Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Dec. 9, Friday 11:00 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd. Skokie, IL 60077 to Saint Mary Church, Lake St., at Oak Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 Mass 12 noon. Memorials may be made to The Night Ministry, 4711 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60640. Info: 847/675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 6, 2011.

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December 14, 2011

my condolences to the family

don arnold

Mel Jiganti

December 12, 2011

Our path crossed briefly many years ago.
What a delightful time it was. Literate and engaging. He appreciated the humor of life. I know how he loved his family.
My condolences.

Maureen Marley

December 9, 2011

Bob came up to me in the library at LT when it got to be time to start studying for the Comp. He offered to "tutor" me and said, "We would go from Beowulf to Virginia Woolf in 30 days!"

Trevor Banks

December 9, 2011

Bob was a baseball mentor to me. He opened my eyes to beauty of Wrigley Field, moved me to see the game with my heart and not just my head, and showed what true commitment to a sport looks like. Honoured to have known him, sat with him at ballparks and to have been able to joke about that they Jays have as many World Series victories as do the Cubs. Long live your memory Bob.

Steve R

December 8, 2011

One of the few outstanding Illinois jurists. I argued in front of him only two months ago. An incisive mind and integrity in kind is difficult to find.

Michael Babich

December 7, 2011

I am so honored to have known Judge Cahill and worked with him in the court. He was agreat human being. He was loved by many in the court

Maureen Marley

December 7, 2011

Sally, I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He will be fondly remembered. Maureen Marley

December 7, 2011

I am so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a fun debating partner and a wonderful generous mentor. I will miss him, and I and my family send our deepest condolences. Love, Julie

Woody

December 6, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Margaret Gilshannon

December 6, 2011

We will miss you, Uncle Bob. I am comforted today by memories of watching many Cub games with you when I was a kid. Sally, Kathryn, Beth and Susan, may your fond memories and the gift of his life help ease the sadness of his sudden loss. Love, Margaret

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