In loving memory of

Kevin Crain
August 6, 1946 - November 20, 2015

Kevin Michael Crain of Coral Gables, Florida died suddenly of a heart attack on November 20th, 2015 at the age of 69. Kevin was born in Boston, MA and is survived by his mother, Theresa Stiles; partner, Gladys Stenftenagelg; daughter, Genevieve Crain and wife Elizabeth; daughter, Pamela Crain and fiancé Simon; daughter, Jessica Darcie Crain McClory-Maguire and 11 grandchildren.

Kevin worked with Banyan Health Systems, serving the greater Miami/Ft. Lauderdale community in the areas of mental and physical health services. Prior to that he was a Vice President at the Cuban American National Council. Kevin was a highly regarded member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. He was also an Air Force veteran who served in the Vietnam War.
Kevin had a passion for good food, great wine, strong coffee, the arts, tennis, cycling, and dancing.

Services will be held on Saturday, December 5th from 4-6:00PM at the Fred Hunter Funeral Home on 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33024. Visitation from 4-5:00 followed by a Memorial Service from 5:00-6:00.

In lieu of flowers, please make charitable donations to:
- UNICEF USA - https://www.unicefusa.org/donate/help-save-childrens-lives/29161
- American Heart Association - https://donatenow.heart.org/

Tributes

Jessica Darcie Crain McClory Maguire wrote on Feb 18, 2016:

"I will always remember Kevin who he was and what he meant.."

Jessica Darcie Crain McClory Maguire wrote on Feb 18, 2016:

"Kevin is my biological father of whom I met after looking for him for 25 long years. I'm the baby out of the 3 of us girls. Kevin took me to Fenway park for my first red Sox game. I had a great time after the game we had good wine some chit chat and talked for some time about family and my children. My love of strong coffee good wine and good food and tennis is better understood. I have 8 children 6 boys and 2 girls. My fiance Joe Thompson 3rd and my mother Bonnie have been supportive and understanding of my feelings since Kevin's passing.."

Adrienne wrote on Dec 4, 2015:

"Dear Gen & Pam, I'm so sorry I can't be there for the services and will be sending light and love to you all at that time. Your father was a truly magnificent man - energetic and giving...and so good at finding the joy in little things. He taught me to love drizzly, cold days, taught me about fresh grated nutmeg on strong coffee, and gave me an appreciation of so many things I barely thought of before. Coming from California, I also appreciated his "proper Bostonian" using the words "will not" rather than "won't" or any other colloquialisms. One of my fondest memories of him was when my roommate Ricardo had made pickled jalapeno & habanero peppers...and Kevin and Ricardo took turns eating peppers whole and standing looking at each other with tears running town their red faces but saying stoically things like, "That was excellent"..."Barely hot at all" as they each attempted to out macho the other! I am truly sorry for your loss -- it truly is a great one"

Fred Hunter Memorial Services wrote on Dec 4, 2015:

"I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved father. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May you find comfort in your beautiful memories, and in God's promise to soon "swallow up death forever" and "wipe away the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25:8) While grief at the loss of your Dad is great, joy at welcoming him back in the resurrection here on earth will be greater. (Mark 5:42)"

Irene E Connarton wrote on Dec 2, 2015:

"Dear Gen and Pam; Your dad, was the oldest of 7 children in our family, five boys and two girls; Kevin, Nancy, Nicholas, me, Irene, David, Michael and Mark. Your dad had lots of responsibility growing up and him and I were very close for many years. I have lots of wonderful memories with him. He went into the service during the Vietnam War, and was stationed in Air Force bases around the U S and the world. When he was stationed in western Mass, he used to come home on the weekends. He taught me how to surf when he returned home from overseas. He'd pick me up from junior high school and off we'd go to the beach for the afternoon. When I was little, he'd get to use the car and I got to go with him on occasion and I thought that was the best thing. I have many wonderful memories of your dad, and I just wanted both of you to know how much I loved my big brother, how much I missed him and will always miss him, and how much I love and miss both you girls. Your aunt, Irene "

robin wrote on Dec 2, 2015:

"Kevin, Rest in Peace friend."