Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Ida (Alpert) Kane.
Joel graduated from the Wharton School of Business and Finance at the University of Pennsylvania in 1959, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics. He proudly served as an Air Force reservist for six years. A certified public accountant, he was co-owner with his late brother Peter of Kane and Kane Inc. in Fall River for many years before retiring. Joel was a true Boston sports fanatic and loved gathering family to watch the big games. He enjoyed playing tennis, hosting weekly poker games, and raising his beloved Newfoundland’s.
He is survived by his seven children, Charles Kane and his companion Lesley Shaw, Jeremy Kane and his wife Nicole, Chris Culotta and his wife Janine, Judy Wright and her husband Kelly, Samuel Culotta and his wife Shari, Carl Culotta and his wife Adriana and Louis Culotta; eleven grandchildren, Jesse, Tyler, Nicholas, Andrew, Alex, Gabriella, Silvana, Courtlin, Skyler, Christian and Juniper; four great-grandchildren, Ramesh, Meghana, Jacob and Evelyn. Joel was predeceased by his brothers, Peter and Harris Kane.
His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Temple Beth El, 385 High Street, Fall River. Burial to follow in Temple Beth El Cemetery.
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