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Cahill is a true business leader
Renee Friscia Cahill
2023 Italian American Business Leader
Renee was born in Clara Maass hospital to Aurelio “Larry” Friscia who was from Belleville and Mary Friscia formerly Trignano who was born in Nutley. Renee, one of three children, has two brothers, Leonard and John.
Her husband is Michael Cahill. They have no children but do have five nieces and nephews that they spoil: Jackie Friscia, Danny Friscia, Bernie Lynch, Sarah Lynch and Michael Lynch. Renee is an avid Bruce Springsteen fan and has seen him more than 100 times and even traveled to Italy to see him. She loves to bake, especially cookies. Also she loves to travel, listen to live music, go to the theater and movies and of course the beach.
Renee’s paternal grandfather was born in New York City but his parents were from Sciacca, Sicily. Her paternal grandmother was from Doagh, Ireland and her maternal grandpa, Trignano, was born in Ariano Irpino in Campania. Her maternal grandmother Trignano was born on Roma Street in Nutley from parents who came from Acri in Calabria.
Renee has explored her roots and seen all the villages her ancestors are from –probably the best part of her travels.
Renee grew up in Woodland Park and attended Passaic Valley High School. She’s a proud graduate of Seton Hall University with a BS in marketing. She start-
