Eileen Therese Elizabeth Cashin

Eileen Therese Elizabeth Cashin, nee Murray, passed into eternal rest on December 10th at home with her daughter by her side.

She was the only child born to Charles and Elizabeth Murray on October 16, 1924 in Manhattan, New York. Eileen’s childhood was nothing short of magical. She was the most important person in the world to her parents and her beloved Nana who resided with her.

Eileen spent her formative years in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. It was here that she excelled as a student and was awarded the Valedictorian of the St. Joseph High School, Class of 1943. After a few college courses, Eileen entered the work force at Morgan Guaranty Trust in Manhattan. This was the meeting place of her future husband, Edward, who had just returned from serving his country in the Coast Guard at the conclusion of World War II. The pair wed on June 8, 1947.

Eileen and Ed over the next 15 years became parents to four children. They raised their family in Hillsdale, NJ. Motherhood was Eileen’s calling and what a mother! She showered her children with unconditional love and support. She enjoyed teaching Religious Education classes and sharing her time with the Girl Scouts as a leader.

After her youngest was in school full time, Eileen entered the work force once again. Her claim to fame was being employed at Sony Corporation where all beloved family members received Sony products as gifts!

As life carried on, Eileen was blessed with 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; with her new baby great grandson entering this world 9 hours before she left it.

Eileen found her second home in the church due to her devout love of the Catholic faith. She was a member of the Rosary Altar Society of St. John the Baptist Church in Hillsdale, NJ for 67 years. She was entrusted the treasurer position until age 90! Eileen loved this society because of it’s devotion to the Blessed Mother.

Eileen loved to socialize especially with her dear friends, the Sunshine Girls! They were like sisters to each other and second mothers to each other’s children. Some of the Sunshine Girls joined the 50 Plus Club, a social organization. Here, Eileen made new friends well into her 80’s. She served as Treasurer of that club until age 90 as well. An angel on Earth, she led a life well lived.

She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Cashin in 1984 and her daughter, Elizabeth, in 2014. Eileen leaves behind those who loved her dearly. Edward and his wife, Donna, Kevin and wife, Jacquelyn, Donna and husband, Joseph, seven grandchildren, Bryan and wife, Jennifer, Eileen and husband, Steven, Kristine, Kyle, Joseph and wife, Kaitlyn, Michelle, Matthew and two great grandchildren, Hannah and Carmine.

A memorial mass for Eileen will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM at St. John The Baptist R.C. Church, 69 Valley Street, Hillsdale, NJ 07642. A visitation will occur Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM, 69 Valley Street, Hillsdale, NJ 07642. A committal service will occur Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM at Westwood Cemetery, Old Hook & Kinderkamack Roads, Westwood, NJ 07675.

The family requests that donations be forwarded to St. John the Baptist Church, Hillsdale, NJ in her memory.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Becker-FuneralHome.com for the Cashin family.