Mike E. Cahn III, 54, of New Orleans passed away February 24, 2026. He was born in New Orleans on August 16, 1971, to Mike E. Cahn and Sandra Rabin Cahn. He graduated from the New Orleans Police Academy and served as an active-duty police officer for 17 years until 2006. Mike continued as a reserve police officer with the department ultimately achieving the rank of Captain. After leaving the NOPD, Mike ultimately went to work at the Roosevelt Hotel as Director of Security.
Away from work, he enjoyed fishing with his sons and spending time with his family.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his sons, Cole and Chance Cahn; brother, Cory (Sarah) Cahn; sister, Whitney (Maura) Cahn; nephews and nieces, Matthew, Catherine, Thomas, Alex, and Jake Cahn.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at 1:30 pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm prior to the service. Interment will be in Metairie Cemetery.
To view and sign the family online guestbook and share your memories of Mike, please visit lakelawnmetairie.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana SPCA.
