Obituary of John C. Kane

EAST DURHAM – John C. "Papa Jack" Kane, 97, passed away on Saturday November 26, 2016 in Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Princeton, NJ on January 14, 1919 to the late John and Sarah Bogue Kane, and spent most of his adult life in Brooklyn. After spending a number of years on Long Island, he moved to Bethany Village three years ago, where he was still very independent, cooking his own meals and visiting with family. John was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served from 1942 to 1945. He was a NYC Police Officer for a short while before he began his own business in stock photography, Ewing Galloway, in Manhattan. John loved to bowl, play golf, and play tennis. He always said that he lived a great life, having been able to extensively travel with his late wife, Grace Marie Melia Kane. Papa Jack was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. John is survived by his children, John C. (Madeline) Kane, Jr., Michael B. (Laurel) Kane, Daniel S. (Patricia) Kane, and Maureen T. (John) Eisenhardt; eight grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday November 29, from 7 to 9pm at the A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 State Route 81, Greenville, NY. Funeral services will take place at the M.A. Connell Funeral Home in Huntington Station, followed by burial in Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John's name to Community Hospice Inn, St. Peter's Hospital Foundation, 310 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208 will be appreciated. Condolences can be posted at ajcunninghamfh.com.