Edwin H. Cabey Joliet, Illinois Obituary

Edwin H. Cabey

Edwin Cabey, age 90, died on September 22, 2020 due to COVID-related pneumonia. Born in Montserrat in the West Indies, he lived in Rome, England, Chicago, and made Joliet his home. He was a priest, theologian, professor, husband, father, attorney, friend, and avid golfer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Julia, his children, Monica and John Matthew, and his grandchildren, Dylan, Eva, Khadijah, and Zoe. Visitation will be held Thursday September 24, 2020 from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home. Funeral Services 7:30 p.m. Family and friends can view the services by visiting Edwin’s tribute wall at www.bgsfuneralhome.com and clicking on live webcast. In lieu of flowers memorials to the United Negro College Fund at www.uncf.org would be appreciated.
August 17, 1930 - September 20, 202008/17/193009/20/2020
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Edwin Cabey, age 90, died on September 22, 2020 due to COVID-related pneumonia. Born in Montserrat in the West Indies, he lived in Rome, England, Chicago, and made Joliet his home. He was a priest, theologian, professor, husband, father, attorney, friend, and avid golfer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Julia, his children, Monica and John Matthew, and his grandchildren, Dylan, Eva, Khadijah, and Zoe. Visitation will be held Thursday September 24, 2020 from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home. Funeral Services 7:30 p.m. Family and friends can view the services by visiting Edwin’s tribute wall at www.bgsfuneralhome.com and clicking on live webcast. In lieu of flowers memorials to the United Negro College Fund at www.uncf.org would be appreciated.

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Sep
24
Visitation
Thursday, September 24 2020
04:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home
1500 Black Road
Joliet, IL 60435
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Sep
24
Funeral Service
Thursday, September 24 2020
07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home
1500 Black Road
Joliet, IL 60435
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