Daniel M. Cahill, Sr. age 91 of Chardon died April 15, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. Born Sept. 26, 1920 in Cleveland to Samuel and Ella (nee: Neuman) Cahill he has been a long time area resident. Daniel served with the US Marines during WWII after which he returned home and married Dorothy Balint on July 23, 1946. Mr. Cahill was a partner with is father in S.M. Cahill and Son Grocery in Gates Mills. He is survived by his wife Dorothy (nee: Balint) Cahill lof Chardon; sons Daniel (Valerie) Cahill, Jr of Columbus and Thomas (Denise) Cahill of Chesterland; daughters Dorothy Slunski of Mayfield and Maryann Franklin of Burton; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Betty .In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44110. At his request, no services will be held. A private family burial will take place in Gates Mills South Cemetery.