James Leslie McCahill, Jr.

James "Skip" Leslie McCahill, Jr, 81, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on September 20 2026, after a long battle with heart disease. He was predeceased by his wife of fifty two years, Joan Alice McCahill, his parents, his Brother, Gary McCahill and his Brother-in-law, Jeff Ashmore Sr. He leaves behind his daughter, Barbara McCahill Chidsey, Son-in-law John Chidsey, his grandchildren, Danny and Christopher Chidsey, his sister Cynthia Ashmore, brother Jeff McCahill and many nieces and nephews.

Skip was born on December 22, 1944, in Hartford, CT, to James Leslie McCahill, Sr and Margaret Howard McCahill. He enlisted in the Navy in 1963, obtained his GED and walked with his graduating class at East Granby High School that same year. He worked for many years at Roncari Industries in East Granby, Ct and retired from Simscroft Industries in Simsbury, CT. He and Joan then moved to Dunnellon, FL in 1999 to enjoy the Florida sunshine and golf.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing golf, doing yard work and being in the great outdoors. Skip will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

To honor Skip and celebrate his life, a Memorial Service will be held at the Florida National Cemetery on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 10:30 am. All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor should be sent to the Shriners Hospital, a charity that was close to his heart and that he has been a long time supporter of.