John J. Cahill, Jr. "Buddy", of Abington April 11, 2006 Age 82. Husband of Sylvia (Keniley) Cahill of Abington. Father of Kathleen M. Cahill of Abington, Jeffrey J. Cahill of ME, Lynn A. Heckler of CA, Timothy M. Cahill of Abington, Jean Guadagni of RI, and Michael Kipfinger of Sagamore. Brother of Henry E. Cahill of Abington, Helen Lord of NH and the late Catherine Gilpin, George and Raymond Cahill. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. A Funeral was held from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND on Friday April 14th at 9:45 AM. A Blessing followed in St. Bridget's Church at 10:30 AM. Calling Hours were on Thursday April 13th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Donations may be made to the Road to Responsibility 1831 Ocean St. Marshfield, MA 02050. John died in his home Tuesday morning. He was born in Abington son of the late Agnes (Linn) and John J. Cahill. Buddy was a life long Abington resident who graduated from Abington High School and the Merchant Marine Academy in Trumbull, CT. John worked for over 30 years for the Town of Abington as the Superintendent of Fire Alarms, Town Assessor, and Head of maintenance for the Abington Public Schools. Buddy was a WWII Veteran of the Merchant Marines and was a talented carpenter. He was also an avid deer hunter and fisherman. Burial followed the Blessing in Saint Patrick's Cemetery in Rockland.