Eric R. Cahalin

CANFIELD- Eric R. Cahalin, 77, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020, at his residence in Canfield, following a six year battle of cancer. He was born Nov. 6, 1942, to Ronald and Mary Cahalin. Eric attended Canfield High School and graduated with the class of 1961. He married Sandra Nelson on March 16, 1963, and shared 57 wonderful and eventful years of marriage. Eric proudly enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Nov. 1961 and retired honorably as Chief Petty Officer in Sept. 1995. Eric owned and operated his own business, Rickety Welding and Fabricating (Rickety Enterprises) for forty five plus years. He also is a retired Firefighter with the Canfield Fire Department. Eric was also very proud to be a Past Master of two Lodges, Western Star Lodge No. 21 of Boardman and Argus Lodge No. 545 of Canfield. He was also a member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association of America. He was the most passionate of his love of Racing. Lifetime member of Twin State Auto Racing Club and most recently Porsche Club of America. He had the most pleasure behind the wheel of an automobile and had many experiences through his career as a racecar builder and driver. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; son James (Emy) Cahalin, daughter Heather (James) Arden, five grandchildren James (Bridgett) Cahalin, Richard (fiancée’ Missy and son Brady) Cahalin, Benjamin Cahalin, Katie (fiancé’ Jim Smith and daughter Iliana) Arden, Eric (Melissa) Arden, great grandchildren Clara Cahalin and Olivia Arden. Also surviving are brother Robert (Paula) Cahalin, sisters Suzanne (Edward) Blocker, Geraldine Patman, nephews William, Jason, Justin and nieces Joyce and Samantha. Eric was preceded in death by his parents Ronald and Mary Cahalin and brother Bruce Cahalin. Per Eric’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a military service will be held at a later date. Eric and family have requested any donations please be made in his memory to Argus Lodge No. 545, 4574 Euclid Blvd. Yo., OH 44512-1672.