DANIEL JOSEPH CASHIN, 74, of Tucker, GA, died on March 21, 2008. He was born on October 25, 1933 in Augusta, GA the son of the late Edward Joseph Cashin and Margaret O'Leary Cashin. Survivors include his wife, Julie Grant Cashin and their four children and nine grandchildren. These include, Jeb and Kathy Cashin of Snellville, Georgia, and their four children Nicole, Danny, Kelly, and Mary Claire; Carol and Bob Ettensohn of Lakeland, FL, and their three children, Eric, David, and Andrew; Ted Cashin of Avondale Estates, GA; and Grant and Jami Cashin of Athens, GA, and their two children Fiona and Michael. Preceding him in death is his elder brother Edward. Surviving are his brothers and sisters Margie Fogarty of Savannah, GA, and Kay Nohe, Bob Cashin, and Eleanor Johann, all of Augusta, Georgia.
He was a devout Catholic and for the past 21 years a member of the Holy Cross Parish in Tucker where he served as a Stephen Minister, a Eucharistic Minister to the Homebound, an Adoration Guardian and a leader in RCIA. He was also a member of the Finance Council. Previously he was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Dan graduated from the University of Georgia in 1955. He gave his college ring to his granddaughter, Nicole, when she graduated from UGA 50 years later in 2005. This famous ring was lost for over 25 years until mysteriously found on a lake beach in Oklahoma. From 1955 to 1957, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Lt. JG on the aircraft carrier USS Bennington.
He began his professional career as a CPA with Ernst & Ernst, eventually becoming the Chief Financial Officer of Vintage Enterprises. He semi-retired starting his own accounting consultancy after earning his Executive MBA from Georgia State in 1990. He served Father Ho Lung and the Missionaries of the Poor including working directly with the poor in the slums of Jamaica. He also volunteered with Good Shepherd Services and the Crisis Pregnancy Center. He fully retired in 1999, devoting more time to his volunteer efforts, family, church, and golf game.
He died suddenly on a beautiful Good Friday shortly after a round of golf, beating his sons Grant and Jeb. The funeral Mass will be celebrated by Msgr. Paul Fogarty and Father Patrick Kingery at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Chamblee-Tucker Road, Monday, March 24, at 11 a.m. Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 5 - 6 p.m. followed by a Rosary led by Deacon Cece Reimer at Lowndes & McClane Funeral Home in Tucker, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to St. Martin de Porres Food Ministry at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Lowndes & McLane Funeral Home, 770.491.3021.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 3/23/2008.
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Happy Easter, Dad. We found where you hid the silver dollars, so we can hold your annual Easter egg hunt. Love, Jeb.
Posted March 29, 2008 9:44 AM
Julie and family, I'm thinking about all of you at this time. Danny was a REALLY neat person. He will certainly be missed.
Posted March 29, 2008 9:45 AM
Julie, I am so very sorry about Danny but reading his obituary it just confirms my knowing him. We grew up together. His mother and my mother were the closest friends. I was in and out of the Cashin house so much in my youth. Danny and I went through grammar school together and high school though he was at Boys Catholic High and I at Mount St. Joseph. I thank God for our friendship and our whole family's being so close all these years. Unfortunately the last time I think I saw you and Danny was at one of my brother Edward Schweers's kid's weddings in Atlanta. I thank God for my friendship with him. God Bless you and your family.
Posted March 29, 2008 9:46 AM
Dear Cashin Family,
Rich and I are so very saddened by Mr. Cashin's sudden passing. What a wonderful man! I won't forget the night y'all brought us home from STM after Hello Dolly. I remember thinking just how blessed the Cashin children are to have such loving parents.
May God be with you in this time of sorrow. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Posted March 29, 2008 9:47 AM
Dear Cashin Family...Reading the obituary today only confirmed the Cartmill family's knowledge that Dan led the life of a committed Christian. He has left you with wonderful memories. What a blessing. All of us send our love to each of you.
Posted March 29, 2008 9:49 AM
To the Cashins, I am so sorry for your loss.
I am proud and grateful to have known Mr. Cashin. He is a great man.
Posted March 29, 2008 9:50 AM
Dear Julie,
I am so sorry to hear of Danny's death and I hope you'll accept my sincerest condolences. My favorite memories of Danny was my seventh and eighth grade years when Danny was in fifth and sixth and he and I had an incredible passer-receiver combination in the 110 lb. football league when he was an end and I was quarterback. I'm not sure but I think he was the slowest receiver in the league and I was the QB with the weakest arm.
I always considered him a good friend.
Posted March 29, 2008 9:51 AM
Dear Julie and Family,
This was such a shock to hear of your loss, and especially on this Easter weekend. We will hold you up in our prayers and ask God to give you the strength and comfort necessary to continue to praise Him, despite the tragedy.
Yours, in His service,
Michael & Karen Smith
Posted March 29, 2008 10:09 AM
My Dear Julie
I wish I had words to tell you how much we think of all the Cashins and what a tremendous job you and Dan did in raising your family. Another chapter now begins. I know the Lord will give you the strength to move forward with your life while keeping Dan in your heart. We will always be a part of your life and you are welcome anytime into ours.
All our love.
Susie & Rob
Posted March 29, 2008 10:10 AM
Julie, I am sorry to hear about Dan. I enjoyed getting to know when he was a Stephen Minister. I will miss he sense of humor. He will be missed by many people. May God be with you and your family.
Posted March 29, 2008 10:12 AM
We just returned from Danny's beautiful service--he would have been so proud. It was a celebration of a remarkable life. I have so many happy memories of growing up in Augusta with Danny and all the Cashins and our days together at BCH. He was a good friend. Our love and sympathies to your family. May your happy memories keep him close.
--Jack and Joyce Cooney
Posted March 29, 2008 10:13 AM
Dear Julie and Family,
Jude and I were very sorry to hear of Dan's death. We have fond memories of Dan and you from the Sowell and Hardin and Alexander Grant years. Dan was a great role model to follow. Even though we have not seen or talked much over the last few years,Dan was always a fun loving gentleman.He will be missed.
Joe and Jude Smith
Posted March 29, 2008 10:15 AM
Ted: My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your Dad. I understand the incredible grief and sadness you’re feeling – my Dad passed away unexpectedly in October at just 73 years old. Take comfort in all the precious memories you have and in all the wonderful times you shared together.
Scott MacLean
GDOT -- Road Design
Posted March 29, 2008 10:15 AM
Julie dear, As a best friend of Patsy, I have enjoyed our times together and even more, I have heard so many wonderful stories of you and your Dan. He was and is a very special guy who brought so much love to many people. This is truly a very sad time for you and your loving family. To be with Jesus in Paradise on Good Friday is a true gift from God. I hope to see you when you return to Lakeland.
In Christ's love,
Ann
Posted March 29, 2008 10:28 AM
Mrs. Cashin, Grant, Ted, Carol, Jeb and the rest of your family,
I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Growing up across the street from you all, I remember your family often and have fond memories of your husband (and father). Mr. Cashin was such a nice man and I know that you all will miss him very much. I know that he is in a Grand place as he now will spend eternal life with God. May God continue to fill your hearts during this difficult time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted April 6, 2008 5:51 PM
Dear Julie, Jeb, Carol, Ted and Grant.
I was so sorry and shocked to hear about your loss of Dan, the ultimate Father, Grandfather, Brother, Family Man and Friend. He was an idol and mentor to many of us. It seems like only yesterday when we first met in the 60's in Miami and I first saw that fantastic Dan smile. I enjoyed many good times with Dan, seeing your family grow and will always remember Dan winning the cigar smoking conteats even when it ment burning his lip as it was smoked down to the wrapper. I was very happy to see that Jeb found the hidden silver dollars to keep the Easter Egg Hunt going.
God is proud to have Dan with him now as they both continue to watch over your family.
Jim
Posted April 6, 2008 5:54 PM