Joseph Kane

Southington- Joseph Egan Kane, 88, of Plantsville, passed away Thursday November 3, 2011 with his loving wife and best friend of 62 years, Agnes (DeVylder) Kane, by his side. A native of Southington, Joseph was the son of the late John E. and Veronica (Egan) Kane. Joseph attended Lewis High School and St. Thomas Seminary before serving his country with the US Army during WWII. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University and served as the Town Assessor in Cheshire and later, for the city of New Britain where he worked for 28 years until his retirement. Joseph was ordained a Deacon in the Catholic Church in 1976 and served at many churches including St. Aloysius (Plantsville), St. Patrick (Farmington), St. John the Evangelist and St. Jerome (both in New Britain).

Joseph loved his family and was in his glory when surrounded by them. His other passions included golf, bowling, and of course, cheering on his Yankees.

Besides his wife, Joseph is survived by a daughter and 4 sons, Sheila Dubinsky and her husband Jay of Plantsville with whom he made his home, Edward Kane and his wife Cathy of Farmington, Joseph and his wife Jean, Kevin and his wife Debbie all of New Britain and Gerard Kane of Severn, MD. Joseph was also the proud grandfather of 16 grandchildren; Jayme, Michael, Dale, and Jared Dubinsky, and Jennifer, James, Anthony, Timothy, Frank, Patrick, Kathleen, Conor, Brianne, Liam, Michelle, and Abraham Kane, 6 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers James and Harold Kane and grandson Steven Kane.

The funeral will be held on Monday November 7, 2011 at 9:15 am from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home 211 N. Main St., Southington to St. Aloysius Church for a mass at 10 am. Burial with military honors will be in St. Bridgets Cemetery, Cheshire. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 2-6 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Plantsville CT 06479.