John J. Kane

John (Jackie) Joseph Kane 80, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022, surrounded by family in

Doylestown, Pa. John was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 16, 1942. He is survived by his

brother Richard Kane. His oldest daughter Kelly Hartranft and her husband Daniel and their children

Collin, Erin and Kevin Hartranft. He is also survived by his youngest daughter Coleen Esch and her

husband Douglas and their children Michael, Jake, Connor and Ryan Ferzetti as well as Abigail and

Matthew Esch. He was predeceased by his loving wife Catherine, Mother Edna Theilacker and his Father

John Joseph Kane and his sisters Marie Aragon and Patricia Williams.

John grew up on Springfield Ave in Philadelphia, Pa. After his father passed away John was enrolled and

attended Girard College from 3 rd grade until he graduated in June of 1960. While at Girard he excelled at

soccer and wrestling where he was called “Killer Kane” on the mat!! His classmates described him as the

top outstanding athlete of their graduating class in June of 1960. From there he went on to East

Stroudsburg for a year where he played soccer and then onto Lasalle College to finish his degree with a

Bachelors in business.

While working at TWA at the Philadelphia airport he met the love of his life Catherine Allard and they

wed on August 12, 1967. They were together for 37 years until her untimely death in July of 2004. He

and Catherine and their two girls lived in many states over the years. They finally put their roots down

in Warrington Bucks County in 1980. Through the years John loved coaching Boys’ soccer for

Warrington township. The lasting impact and memories he shared still resonate with his former

athletes today. John was an avid sports fan! Whether it was cheering on his girls at their field hockey

games or his beloved hometown teams the Eagles and Phillies, he just couldn’t get enough of it!

John was a devoted American and served his country in The Pennsylvania National Guards for 32 years,

retiring as Major in 1992. After retiring from the military, he went on to work in transportation for

Federal express for 17 years.

During the later parts of his life, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of returning to Arizona. He enjoyed living

there for the past 8 years and loved to golf every chance he could get with his lifelong buddy Vince. He

loved to travel and was blessed to go to Ireland to see where his family roots came from. He also

adored his 7 grandchildren and loved being able to watch and hear all about their accomplishments.

Whether it was academic or on the playing fields he could not get enough of it. To say he was Proud of

them all was an understatement!

Finally, the word “FAMILY” meant more to John that could be described with pen and paper. It runs

deep through every layer of his bloodline. From his Grandparents, Parents, Siblings, Aunts, Uncles,

Cousins, wife, children and grandchildren. He loved them all fiercely! He was so proud to be a KANE and

those on the receiving end were so lucky to experience it!

Funeral Mass 11:30 AM Friday October 14, 2022, at St. Jude Church 321 West Butler Avenue Chalfont, PA 18914.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing at the church from 10 to 11:30 AM.  Interment Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Wounded Warrior Project would be appreciated (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)