John B. Cabay

John Benedict Cabay passed away in his home on February 2, 2016 in Joliet, IL after a battle with bladder cancer. He was 68.

John was born on August 24, 1947 in Joliet, IL to parents, Ben and Helen Cabay.

He attended high school at Joliet Catholic Academy. Later he joined the family business, Ben B. Cabay Construction Company, where he worked as the estimator and later became the successor to the company. He retired in 2010 and enjoyed being an entrepreneur, flipping houses and cars. He married Dianna Davis in 1988. They raised six beautiful children. Being a father was one of his greatest accomplishments.

John was an avid skier of water and snow. He enjoyed vacationing in Michigan at the cottage he owned as well as many other outdoor activities. Music was also a passion of his. As a child he took piano lessons, which sparked his musical interest. He also played the guitar and wrote many songs.

Survived by his sons, Bobby, James, Gregory, and Michael Cabay; daughters, Anna Cabay and Jennifer Loftin; sister, Cathy (Tony) Restaino; brother, Ronald (Robin) Cabay; and two grandchildren, Codi and Abby Cabay.

A Celebration of John’s life will begin on Friday, February 5, 2016 with a visitation from 12:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service to be held at 1:00 p.m. at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. Fr. John Klein officiating. Per John’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. There will be NO services held at the funeral home.