William Kane

William Kane was born in New York City on May 10, 1929 to parents Max and Freida (Baltman) Wortzman. He was raised with one brother J. Paul. Both were entertainers (Paul was an Opera Singer) and changed their name to Kane. William passed away on August 23, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He had been a resident for 57 years. He had spent 55 years of his life entertaining at all the major hotels and also around the world. Known as the "Poor Man's Liberace" with equal amounts of Pianistic Talent. He also had the opportunity to perform at Carniege Hall at the age of 13. He is a member of the Local Musician's Union. Bill was widowed in July by his wife of 40 years, Patricia L. Kane. He is survived by his son William R. Kane and grandsons Mason and Nicklaus Kane in Las Vegas, Nevada; and son Craig Bunten, daughter-in-law, Bella Bunten, grandson, Casey Bunten and granddaughter Dawn Bunten, all of Downey, California. Visitation will be at Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main Street, Las Vegas, on Monday, August 29 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, and again Tuesday, August 30 from 9:30am to 10:00am. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am, with interment to follow at Palm Memorial Park. Family request Memorial Donations be made to Music Programs at Local Schools. Arrangements under the direction of Palm Cheyenne Mortuary, Las Vegas, Nevada.