CASHMAN, John

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019 1913 John Cashman PL obituary

John Cashman Died of Shock - Stricken at Portland. He Never Rallied From the Effects - Prominent Business Man - Patriot Ledger - John Cashman, for upward of 40 years one of Quincy's most active and energetic business men passed away shortly after 3 o'clock this morning at his home 137 Cross street, 64 years, the immediate cause of his death being due to a shock. Some three years ago he sustained a slight shock but recovered. Three weeks ago while in Portland, Me., on business, he had another shock. He immediately became seriously ill and as soon as it was possible he was removed to his home in Quincy in a special car which was taken from Portland and which was stopped on the Granite branch within a few feet of his home. Since then he has gradually failed and but very slight hopes were entertained for his recovery. There were few more active business men in Quincy than Mr. Cashman. He was born in Ireland, coming to America with his parents when about one year of age. His parents settled in what was then South Scituate, now known as Norwell. Here he spent his early youth coming to Quincy at the age of 19 years. He found employment at the granite plant of John Q.A. Field with whom he remained for a number of years. Finally he bought a horse and engaged in business for himself, as a contractor and bridge builder. Early in his career he secured the contract for a bridge from the Boston & Albany railroad. From that time on he was constantly employed building bridges for that railroad without being asked to enter into competition with other concerns and many New England bridges of today stand as a monument to his skill and energy. Mr. Cashman was a splendid example of the self-made man, the product of pluck, endurance and perseverance. He was of the rugged type of character that easily command respect wherever he went. In addition to his business as a contractor he was interested in several other business enterprises, being president of the Quincy Electric Light & Power Co., owner of the Bay State Dredging Co., which he purchased several years ago, and a large quarry at West Quincy. He was one of the most prominent members of St. Mary's parish at West Quincy and when work was commenced on the basement of the new church he contributed the granite used in its construction. He is survived by a widow, three sons and four daughters, James who resides in Burlington, Vt., John who resides at home, William of Dorchester, Minnie, wife of Dr. Daniel B. Reardon, Addie, wife of John W. Dalton, Sandwich correspondent of the Boston Globe, Helen and Beatrice who reside at home, the last named being employed in the State House in Boston. He had one other son Henry who died suddenly at Houghs Neck about three years ago. The death of this son was a severe blow to Mr. Cashman and he has never been the same since that time. He also leaves one brother, William Cashman who is in the coal business. He was a member of St. Francis Court M.C.O.F.

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