I. Joel Kane, of Waban, MA and Key Biscayne, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 30, 2023. Joel, son of the late Frances (Winer) and David Kane, was born in Springfield, MA on November 18, 1934, and raised in Springfield and Beverly Hills, CA.
A graduate of Brown University, Joel worked first for Elm Farm Foods, his family’s supermarket business. He then joined the investment firm of Hayden Stone, prior to becoming an early member of the Chicago Board of Options Exchange.
A lifelong enthusiast of cutting-edge technology and innovation, Joel embraced every new gadget that came along. A sportsman and adventurer, Joel loved swimming, kayaking, sailing, and all things aquatic. He was an accomplished skier, cyclist, and golfer, and took great pleasure in sharing numerous adventures with friends and colleagues. He traveled widely and encouraged his family to explore new places and interests.
Above all, Joel cherished his family. He was the beloved husband of Sara (Wise) Kane for 61 years, the loving father of Dr. Gwen F. Kane-Wanger & her husband David Wanger and Jon Kane & his wife Melissa (Katz) Kane, adored grandfather of Emily, Daniel, Benjamin, George and Lily and dear brother of the late Mary Ann & Stanley Snider.
His kindness and generosity of spirit left a lasting impression on everyone he knew.
Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking available on the Riverway) on Wednesday, February 1, at 10:30am. Livestream available using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89382648126?pwd=VFd6Um5PTW5EcjQxb3ZiU3g2alpFUT09
then Meeting ID: 893 8264 8126 and Passcode: 778441
Burial to follow at Temple Israel Cemetery, 500 North Ave., Wakefield.
Memorial observances will be held at the home of Gwen and David on Wednesday from 3-7pm & Thursday from 4-8pm and will continue at the home of Melissa and Jon Friday from 1-4pm
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Temple Israel of Boston, or a charity of your choice.
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