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Robert F.
Kane
d. Dec 4, 2018
It is with great sadness we announce that Bob went into the arms of the Lord on December4, 2018.
He was born on August 25, 1927 to John and Esther (Haviland) Kane. Bob grew up in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. He overcame polio as a child and joined the army at the end of WWII, serving as an M.P. in Germany. As a self-taught electrician he worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad for over 40 years. He enjoyed the Jersey shore and good times with his family and friends. Bob was an avid Philadelphia Sports fan, especially the Eagles and the Flyers.
He is survived by his children: Robert J. (Eileen), Bernard (Mayra), and Nancy Corbett (Tim). Grandchildren: Sean Kane (Jill), Erin Kaufman (Damien), Maria and Michael Kane, and Francis and Emily Corbett. 4 great grandchildren, sisters Theresa Phillips, Dolores Mulgrew, Mary Jane Mcentee, and brother Frank Kane, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob was predeceased in death by his parents, the love of his life, Martina Frances (Keegan) and his second wife Anna (D'ambro), his siblings Eugene (Reds), Sally (Anderson), John, Daniel, Vincent and Joseph.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday December 10,2018 at Maternity B.V.M. Church 9:00am to 10:00am.. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Robert's name to:
The American Heart Association
4217 Park Place Court
Glenn Allen, VA 23060-9979
Or
Project Hope
519-525 West Street
Camden, NJ 08103
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