Patrick Caddell Hanahan - Patrick H. Caddell, 68, of Hanahan, SC, a political strategist, died Saturday morning in a North Charleston hospital. His Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday morning, March 2, 2019, in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Final Farewell and Commendation will follow in the St. Lawrence Cemetery, directed by Dial-Murray Funeral Home, Moncks Corner. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to My Sister's House, PO Box 71171, N. Charleston, SC, 29415. Mr. Caddell was born May 19, 1950, in Rock Hill, SC, a son of Newton Pascal Caddell and Janie Burns Caddell. He was a member of Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, and he received his bachelor's degree from Harvard University. He was a political strategist, consultant, and a past FOX news contributor. He served as chief public opinion pollster and senior adviser for the campaigns of Democratic Presidential candidates George McGovern (1972) and Jimmy Carter (1976). Mr. Caddell went on to serve as a personal adviser for President Carter from 1977-1981. He advised over 150 political campaigns including those of Gary Hart, Walter Mondale, Jerry Brown, Joe Biden, Edward Kennedy, Edmund Muskie, and Mario Cuomo. He was the Co-founder and President of Cambridge Survey Research, Inc., a firm that provided public opinion research for corporate institutional clients such as Exxon, Westinghouse, General Electric, and Citibank. In addition, Mr. Caddell served as a strategic media consultant for Apple and Coca Cola. From 1981-1984, he was a member and Vice Chair of the US Military Academy at West Point by Presidential appointment. Mr. Caddell had an extensive television, film, and media experience as well. He served as a consultant on a number of major motion pictures such as Apocalypse Now, Reds, Air Force One, In the Line of Fire, and Breakout. In addition, he was a writer, producer, and consultant on the Emmy Award Winning NBC series "The West Wing". He also appeared on all major news networks as a political expert. In 2016, he was a "principal" on the FOX Sunday Show "Political Insiders", which ended the season with a record audience of over 2.3 million viewers, despite being up against 60 Minutes. He was also a favorite of many important political and corporate VIPs. Mr. Caddell currently served as the President of Caddell Associates. Surviving are, his daughter, Heidi C. Eichelberger of Hanahan; a sister, Patricia P. Roberts of Mt. Pleasant; a brother, Daniel W. Caddell of Cordesville; and three grandchildren, Olivia E. Eichelberger, Patrick T. "Travis" Eichelberger, and Janie Kate Eichelberger. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston
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Heidi, Olivia, Travis, and Kate, I met all but Travis when you came to the studio, I was the camera person for Pat when he was doing the show for Fox out of Charleston. We became friends and I want to tell you that you all were his reason for living. He loved you with everything that he had in him. He lit up when he spoke of you. He told me about the cute things the kids said or did, about the dog shows, he absolutely loved you with all his heart. I'm sure you know it, but just wanted to share with you that he spoke of you often and you were the light of his life. Love and prayers to you all. Cynthia
Cynthia Altizer
February 28, 2019
I am deeply saddened by the death of Pat Caddell. I attended Bishop Kenny HS (Pat's school), class of 1970. My sister, Linda Ireland was a classmate of his. I was two years behind Pat. He was a school leader and was always kind, friendly, and approachable, even to underclassman like me. My sister and I and all those around us truly admired his intelligence and strong character. I also admired his work on the national stage and felt proud to be able to say I attended school with him. He will be sorely missed.
Robert Bohnstengel
February 28, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
R D
February 28, 2019
I often saw him with his grandchildren at Mass at Divine Redeemer. Sometimes after Mass I would chat with him . God Bless
Raymond Dohm
February 28, 2019
A good man, a nice man, and a fair minded American patriot. I will miss him on Fox. Prayers for his family.
Deborah Stokes
February 28, 2019
Rest in peace, Uncle Pat. Wish I could have known you better.
Daniel Caddell
Family
February 25, 2019
Sorry Pat was unable to attend our 50th High School reunion this past Sept.. I understand he had planned to attend same but his flight was cancelled due to inclement weather. I was looking forward to his attendance seeing how I had not seen him since the night of HS graduation. Nonetheless, I am sad that this re-union never occurred and give my regards to his family for their loss. Hope to catch up with him in the Big House in the future.
Jeffrey Felton
Classmate
February 21, 2019
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