In loving memory of

Frank Kane
December 14, 1952 - August 6, 2007

Middletown, RI - Frank E. Kane, 54, of 101 Amesbury Circle, Middletown, RI, passed away Monday, August 6, 2007 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 14, 1952, he lived in Middletown for the last 25 years.He lived a full life; he served in the Navy for 20 years and retired as a Machinist Mate Master Chief, USN. He was the fourth generation of Kane?s to serve in the Navy. He was the member of several organizations among them were the North End Club, the Elks #104, Fleet Reserve, and Friendly Sons of Newport were among the few. Frank loved baseball, football and was an avid golf player.He is preceded in death by both of his parents Julia M. Ratzsch Kane and Gunners MateChief Frank M. Kane, USN. He leaves behind a sister JulieAnn Kane Koster, a brother-in-law Thomas W. Koster and a nephew Michael T. Koster. His funeral will be held on Friday, August 10, 2007, at 11:00 am in Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Burial will be in Middletown Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2007, from 6-9 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Odyssey Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 100 Quaker Hill Lane, Warwick, RI, 02886 or to the North End Scholarship Fund, c/o Frank Kane, 26 Brookdale Road, Middletown, RI 02842.

Tributes

Deric M. Crosby wrote on Sep 21, 2023:

"Good morning, I realize this is so late, but while I was reviewing the last edition of the USS Elmer Montgomery?s FF-1082 newsletter that contained a list of former Montgomery sailors that had passed and realized that Frank was not listed, I went searching for his obit and found it. I will forward his obit website page to the editor for the USS Elmer Montgomery FF-1082 newsletter. I served with Frank while we were both on the USS Elmer Montgomery FF-1082, we were both assigned to M-division. Frank was onboard when I came aboard in the early 80?s. We served together for a couple of years on the Monty before Frank transferred, and we became good friends. I can?t remember if Frank went to the Engineering Mobile Training in Newport when he left the Monty, or if that came later. My career path and Frank?s crossed again while we were both serving at different locations on the COMNAVSURFLANT EMTT?s. Frank was in Newport, RI and I was in Mayport, FL. I was so happy when Frank was promoted to MMCM and became a peer of mine once again. I am so sorry for the entire family. - Deric M. Crosby, MMCM (USN Ret.)"

Dennis Follis (Flo MM2) - Janu.. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"I was stationed with Frank when he was onboard the USS Elmer Montgomery FF-1082. We just hit it off right from the beginning. I was a third class Machinist Mate in the Engine Room, Frank was the LPO of Auxiliary Machinery Room 1. We worked hard together and played had together, especially on the Med Cruise. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I am proud to have called Frank, my friend."

Debbie kane - August 25, 2016 .. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"Julie, it's such a shame that you forgot to mention Frank's children in the obituary, and that you could not bother contacting them of his illness so they could have some foreclosure, instead you contacted them after the fact so the Will could be read.......hope you are proud of herself......"

SUE TAYLOR - August 14, 2007 a.. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"You are a friend who will be greatly missed .We had some great times and i will remember them with each time i smile .i will miss you ALOT sue SPOTS SISTER"

bob beck - August 11, 2007 at .. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"Well as we all know sailors go to heaven because we have been to the other place and endured the wrath, my heart goes out to the family, for you are the ones that grieve, but i can assure you that master chiefs duty has earned him a great place.I for one look forward to serving with master chief once again. And remember you the family are always part of the navy family. god bless all of you!!"

ADC Fury Ret. - August 10, 200.. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"I was born In Ilion NY, So its a double Loss to US New Yorkers.Fair Winds and Following Seas ShipMate"

Frank Sprague - August 09, 200.. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"Julie & Tom : Sorry to hear about Frankie's passing."

Connie & Scott Wagner - August.. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"The Kane Family... May wonderful memories surround you and help you through this difficult time. GodSpeed Frank..."

Jay & Maureen LaPierre - Augus.. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"We will miss you Frank, you were a great friend, Don Rickles at Foxwoods we will never forget, Rest in Peace Friend,,,,, All Our Love"

David W. Sawicki - August 09, .. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"May you rest in peace old friend. My memories of you have always been and forever will be fond ones. Fair winds and following seas Chief."

DON & DEL LOWDEN - August 09, .. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"GOODBYE DEAR FRIEND.YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS FOREVER."

Michael Corriveau - August 09,.. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"Sleep well my dear friend..."

Barbara Silvia - August 08, 20.. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"Hello Julie, Personally I would like to send you my deepest sympathy. I was a great friend of Frank's and I am deeply saddened. He was a great guy in all aspects. I will miss him very much. I wish you and your family the strength needed to get through this time of sadness. I have moved to Va. just in case you don't remember me. God bless you."

Gerri Bielecki - August 08, 20.. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"Julie and Tom, we were so sorry to hear of Frank's illness and passing. He was a good friend. We have such fond memories of Frank at Group and the Club. The good old days. With Sympathy Mike and Gerri Bielecki and Family"

Judy & Bill Crawford - August .. wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"Julie & Tom, We are so sorry to hear of Frankie's passing. Mikey has kept us informed over the last several months on Frankie's illness. He will be missed. He was a good friend. God Bless, Judy and Bill Crawford"