Allen V. Kane

Allen Vincent Kane, son of the late James Irving Kane and Mazie Jeannette Dutton-Kane, was born on, September 18, 1935, in Baltimore, Maryland. Allen was one of 10 children. On September 9, 2004, Allen succumbed to his illness peacefully at his home in the Northwood Community of Baltimore, MD. In his last hours Allen was confronted by his brothers and sister and sister-in-law, wife and children.Allen attended Catholic school as a young boy and later graduated from Dunbar High School in Baltimore, MD in 1954. Allen attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Baltimore, MD, where he sang beautifully as a member of the Men’s Choir. In 1956 -1959 Allen served in the Army as Radio-Teletype Equipment Operator.Allen was also known by his family and friends as “Fats” and “Sparks”. He was caring and loyal to those that knew him as he walked through life with a bright smile. Allen enjoyed playing sports as a young person and watching games. It didn’t matter if they won or lost the Orioles were his team. Allen enjoyed a variety of music mostly ballads, slow and sensible. He would go to concerts and shows to be entertained by his favorite artist or performers.Allen had a loving relationship with his siblings, 4 sisters and 5 brothers. They would always be family no matter what. In his life Allen grew to manhood fathering Allen Chapman and Darryl Collins.Allen later married Josephine Clark and together they raised four children. Michael, Alana, Valerie and Marvin Kane. After he was married he worked at Bethlehem Steel Corporation as a wire wounder, in Sparrows Point, MD until he retired in 1992. He later worked for Neighbor Care where he later retired early 2004.Allen was cared for during his illness for 5 months by his youngest son Marvin Kane and his wife Kvette who took care of him day in and day out until he died. A very special thanks to Marvin and Kevette for their loving and caring support.The Kane family would like to express our thanks to: The Gwynn’s Falls Park and Ednor Gardens Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for their encouragement and support. We greatly appreciated all the encouragement, love and support that was given to Allen during his illness by his son-in-law Michael Westbrook and Allen’s daughter Alana Westbrook.He leaves to cherish his memories: His wife Josephine Kane and his fours sons Allen, Darryl, Michael & his wife Deborah, Marvin & his wife Kevette and Allen’s two daughters Alana Westbrook & her husband Michael and Valerie Kane. His eleven grandchildren, Allen Jr., Shereese Collins, Joshua, Cassandra, Marvin Jr., Christopher Collins, Samuel, Chelsea, Michael II, Marquel Minor, Marcus and one great granddaughter Di’Asia Chapman. Also, Allen leaves to cherish his memories: His brothers, sisters and their spouses: Mary “Bessie” Parker, James “Bootsy” Irving and Mary M. Kane, Catherine Kane Faulkner, Harold and Barbara Kane, Dorothy Kane, Robert and Janice Kane, Patrick Kane, Marion Dale Kane. (Allen’s brother Thomas Kane preceded him in death). He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends.

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Allen V. Kane

September 18, 1935 - September 9, 2004