George Francis Kane Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George Francis Kane died at Hospice House, Stuart, FL on May 9, 2015. Captain Kane was born in New Haven, CT on September 10, 1937 to Dorothy Moore and George F. Kane, Sr. He attended Pelham Memorial High School and the University of Notre Dame. He joined the Navy and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1960. During his service George was carrier based and flew attack aircraft. Afterward he joined United Air Lines where he was a pilot, flight manager and finally Chief Pilot and Acceptance Pilot for the Boeing 767. United was the first airline to buy this plane which had the first 'glass' cockpit. Bypass surgery in 1984 prevented him from flying but he continued his career in aviation with Cockpit Resource Management; Vice President of Aviation Training for the Control Data Corporation; Corporate Vice President and Board Member of The Roach Organization; Director of International Airline Training Center. George lived in Pelham, NY for 50 years and served in many volunteer capacities there. In 1997 he retired to Turtle Creek in Tequesta, FL. and was an avid golfer at both the Pelham Country Club and Tequesta Country Club. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Emily Jansen Kane; three daughters, Elizabeth Kane and Emily (Mark) Mather of Pelham, NY and Nancy Howard of Lynchburg, VA; five grandchildren, Matthew, Elizabeth and Jennifer Mather and William and Emily Howard. The family will be at home May 15, 2015 from 4 to 6 PM. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church, Pelham, NY at Noon on June 27, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations to Treasure Coast Hospice or the charity of your choice.

George Francis Kane

September 10, 1937 - May 9, 2015