Raymond William Kane

Ray Kane, 81, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Naples, Florida. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Raymond H. and Martha M. Kane. Ray grew up in Seaford, Long Island, and graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School in Levittown in 1962.

Ray is survived by his beloved wife, Ginny; his loving children, Tabatha Ellen Kane, and Raymond James Kane (Megan); his sister, Joanne (Kane) Grant, and his brother-in-law Robert Grant; and four cherished grandchildren, Gavin Kane, Lauren Kane, Cody Mendoza, and Elise Mendoza.

Ray earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Villanova University through the NROTC Scholarship program and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy in 1967. He later earned a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, also from Villanova. Ray served four years on active duty in the Naval Submarine Force and sixteen years in the Naval Civil Engineer Corps Reserve, retiring as a Captain in 1990.

His civilian career spanned more than 30 years in Environmental Health & Safety consulting, and he co-authored a leading textbook, Environmental Health & Safety Auditing.

Ray married Christine Trentalange in October 1967, and together they raised their two children, Tabatha and Raymond, in Wayne, PA, where they lived for over 30 years. After Christine's passing, he married Virginia "Ginny" Thomas in 2008. They lived in Berwyn, PA, before retiring to Fiddler’s Creek in Naples, Florida.

In retirement, Ray stayed active and involved in his community. He gave generously of his time as a volunteer with the Collier County Literacy Society and Our Daily Bread Food Pantry. A lifelong and passionate sports enthusiast, he particularly loved Villanova basketball and the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, Ray played in and managed in the Marco Island Senior Men's Softball League. He collaborated and authored the book, The Journey of a Band of Villanova Brothers: A Memoir, sharing stories of cherished college memories and friendships. Ray enjoyed acting in local productions in Marco and Naples theatres and could often be found walking the dogs with Ginny. He and Ginny thoroughly enjoyed their active social life in Marco and Naples with many loving friendships.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 12-1 pm, followed by a Celebration of Ray's Life, at 1pm at Hodges-Josberger Funeral Home, 577 Elkcam Circle, Marco Island, FL, 34145. A private interment will take place in Pennsylvania at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Marco Island Senior Men’s Softball League, 50 Primrose Court, Marco Island, FL 34145 c/o Gary Grefer (Treasurer).