Obituary for Richard William Kane
Richard W. Kane
Plymouth, MA – Richard W. Kane (Dick) age 89, of Plymouth, MA, formerly of West Chester,
PA, died on December 10, 2021. Dick was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Barbara Kane.
He is survived by his four children and their spouses: Kathy and Tom Harrison of Plymouth,
MA, Steven and Katie Kane of West Chester, PA, Thomas and Lee Ann Kane of St. Augustine,
FL, and Susan and Steve de la Torre of San Diego, CA. He was Grandad to his grandchildren in
whom he took great pride: Sarah, Lauren, Steven, Elizabeth, Lindsay, Allison, Peter, and their
spouses. His newer great joys were his great-grandchildren: Emma, Katie, Anna, Aivery,
Madeline, Evelyn, and Gemma.
Dick was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ. He graduated from Dickinson High School. He
loved to tell stories about hanging out with the boys “on the corner” and other dear friends that
he and Barbara had for life. Dick was in the Army stationed in Fort Devens, MA. Every
available weekend was spent fighting the “battle of the Merritt Parkway” to get home to his
Barbara.
Dick started his career in sales with the Charles Bruning Company in Manhattan which
eventually merged with the Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation. His promotions took him
and his family to new homes in Baltimore, Louisville, and Philadelphia where he retired as a
General Manager. Dick was the ultimate salesman and thoroughly enjoyed his customers and
staff.
Weekends and retirement found Dick involved in one of his MANY hobbies – ham radio,
volunteer fireman, disaster preparedness, photography, birds, fish tanks, genealogy, stamp
collecting, music, and fixing or inventing things. Whether it was a cylinder fish tank, a model
PT boat, an automatic bird feeder, or the annual beach cart, Dick’s inventions were always
creative!
Dick loved living in Charter Chase, West Chester, and especially in his home. He worked
tirelessly on improving the house and yard. He was quick to stop working, however, if a
neighbor needed help or popped by. He and Barbara were the consummate host/hostess – always
ready with wine, beer, cheese and crackers, and conversation. He enjoyed the neighborhood
parties and keeping an eye on the common grounds.
Dick’s greatest joy was being with his family. Having everyone together, especially for the
annual week at the beach, gathered around a table or out on the deck, eating anything in red
sauce, drinking a “beverage,” a dog laying nearby, playing cards, and just chatting with lots (and
lots) of teasing was what he looked forward to the most. His sense of humor, quick smile,
twinkle in his eye, spirit of fun, and love for his family and friends will always be missed.
Plymouth, MA – Richard W. Kane (Dick) age 89, of Plymouth, MA, formerly of West Chester,
PA, died on December 10, 2021. Dick was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Barbara Kane.
He is survived by his four children and their spouses: Kathy and Tom Harrison of Plymouth,
MA, Steven and Katie Kane of West Chester, PA, Thomas and Lee Ann Kane of St. Augustine,
FL, and Susan and Steve de la Torre of San Diego, CA. He was Grandad to his grandchildren in
whom he took great pride: Sarah, Lauren, Steven, Elizabeth, Lindsay, Allison, Peter, and their
spouses. His newer great joys were his great-grandchildren: Emma, Katie, Anna, Aivery,
Madeline, Evelyn, and Gemma.
Dick was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ. He graduated from Dickinson High School. He
loved to tell stories about hanging out with the boys “on the corner” and other dear friends that
he and Barbara had for life. Dick was in the Army stationed in Fort Devens, MA. Every
available weekend was spent fighting the “battle of the Merritt Parkway” to get home to his
Barbara.
Dick started his career in sales with the Charles Bruning Company in Manhattan which
eventually merged with the Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation. His promotions took him
and his family to new homes in Baltimore, Louisville, and Philadelphia where he retired as a
General Manager. Dick was the ultimate salesman and thoroughly enjoyed his customers and
staff.
Weekends and retirement found Dick involved in one of his MANY hobbies – ham radio,
volunteer fireman, disaster preparedness, photography, birds, fish tanks, genealogy, stamp
collecting, music, and fixing or inventing things. Whether it was a cylinder fish tank, a model
PT boat, an automatic bird feeder, or the annual beach cart, Dick’s inventions were always
creative!
Dick loved living in Charter Chase, West Chester, and especially in his home. He worked
tirelessly on improving the house and yard. He was quick to stop working, however, if a
neighbor needed help or popped by. He and Barbara were the consummate host/hostess – always
ready with wine, beer, cheese and crackers, and conversation. He enjoyed the neighborhood
parties and keeping an eye on the common grounds.
Dick’s greatest joy was being with his family. Having everyone together, especially for the
annual week at the beach, gathered around a table or out on the deck, eating anything in red
sauce, drinking a “beverage,” a dog laying nearby, playing cards, and just chatting with lots (and
lots) of teasing was what he looked forward to the most. His sense of humor, quick smile,
twinkle in his eye, spirit of fun, and love for his family and friends will always be missed.