Edward T Kane

Navy

Edward T. Kane of Media, PA, formerly from South Philadelphia passed away on November 16, 2019, at the age of 98, son to the late Edward Sr. and Jean Kane. Edward was predeceased by his beloved wife Angelina and brothers James and Thomas. He is survived by daughter Mary Ann Oldrati; son Thomas and Pegi Kane; granddaughter Lori and Christopher Ellis, and great-granddaughters Norah and Danielle Ellis.

Ed served his country in the United States Navy during WWII receiving 15 Battlestars and was a Pearl Harbor Survivor. After proudly finishing his service in the Navy, he worked for the Philadelphia School District. A former minor league pitcher for a Phillies farm team, he was an avid sports enthusiast. He also had an appreciation and desire to share the joy of music, which led to monthly presentations of "Swingin' Down Memory Lane" where Ed became a disc jockey at Riddle Village.

Relatives and friends are invited to his memorial on Saturday, December 7th at 9 AM followed by mass at 10 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Parish on 2400 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063. Interment to take place following mass at Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Fisher House https://www.fisherhouse.org/ or Salvation Army https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/.