John D. Kane

John D. Kane, 87, of Wallingford, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Regency House in Wallingford. Born in Hartford on August 3, 1929, a son of the late John and Lenore (Hartigan) Kane, he had resided in the greater Hartford area for most of his life. John was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed working around his yard and walking dogs.

John is survived by a daughter, Maureen Sylvester and her husband, Steve; a son, John F. Kane and his wife, Carolyn; a sister, Nancy Sneider and her husband, Jack; three grandchildren, Kelly, Kevin, and Matthew Sylvester; and a great grand dog, Hunter, whom he loved dearly. Along with his parents, John was predeceased by his sister, Audrey Visconti; and his longtime companion, Sandra Durn.

Graveside service with military honors will be Saturday (August 19th) at 10:30 am at Valley Falls Cemetery, Valley Falls Road/Tunnel Road, Vernon. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite # 4B, Southington, CT 06489. The D’ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.