Frank James Cahalan, 50 formerly of Moline, died January 3, 2006 as a result of a single car accident in Arizona.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-6 p.m. with a rosary recited at 2 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Memorials may be made to the family for the establishment of an educational fund for his children.
Frank was born May 3, 1955 in Davenport, IA to Jim and Delores (Peot) Cahalan. He married Teri Jo Delf on July 18, 1981 in Moline.
Frank was recently employed at Master Kraft Cabinets as a general contractor in Arizona. Prior to that he was a self-employed concrete and general contractor for 30 years in Moline.
Frank was was an avid Moline sports fan. While at Moline High School, he participated in football and track. He was very involved as a coach with Dad's Club sports including softball, baseball, and basketball. He was also involved in Moline City League Basketball. He enjoyed following his daughter and nieces and nephews in their sports and other activities.
Frank was a devoted husband and father who loved his family very much and had a soft spot for animals.
SURVIVORS
Wife Teri Cahalan Muscatine, IA
Daughter Kelly Jo Cahalan Iowa City, IA
Son Connor Cahalan at home
Siblings Audrey Gorsuch & Don Remsgard Zion, IL
Barbara & Fred Smith Hampton, IL
John & Sandy Cahalan Geneseo, IL
Lori King Columbus Junction, IA
Kathy & John Pilichowski Moline
Jane & Rick Forest Colona, IL
Jim & Sue Cahalan Wheaton, IL
Bob & Nancy Cahalan Highland, IL
Frank had a large extended family of many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and his Delf Family in-laws. And he also had many long time friends in the area.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents.
Online condolences may be expressed to Cahalan's family by visiting his obituary at
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