Frank L Kane Jr.

Sparta, NJ. - Frank L. Kane Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2014 at the home of his son. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey to Frank L. Sr. and Lucy (Robertson) Kane. Mr. Kane served his country proudly during WWII, having served with the US Army, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Germany.

He was employed for 32 years, as a letter carrier with the US Postal Service in Passaic, retiring in 1980. Frank was Past President of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 65 Passaic, NJ, and Past President of the Passaic Postal Credit Union, Passaic. For many years, he served as a Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 127, and was an active parishioner of St Nicholas Church in Passaic, serving as a Eucharistic Minister and leader in the RCIA program. He was also a past member of VFW POST 504, Passaic, NJ. He served as Grand Knight of the Perez Council #262 Knights of Columbus in Passaic and was a member of the St. Kateri Knights of Columbus Council #13677.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. Kane is predeceased by his first wife of 30 years, Eunice (Zank) Kane in 1974. He was married to Josephine (Suttor) Kane for 33 years, who passed in 2009. Surviving him are two daughters; Margaret Kane of Shingle Springs, CA. and Lt. Colonel Ret. Patricia Hanson of Las Vegas, NV. His son; Frank L. Kane III, MD, and his wife Patricia of Sparta, NJ, step- daughter Rose Suttor of Basking Ridge, thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A memorial Mass to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday July 12, 2014 at 10:00 am from Saint Kateri RC Church, Sparta, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860 in thanksgiving for the wonderful care given to Mr. Kane during his last months. For more information see: www.goblefuneral.com