Jeanne S. Kane Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jeanne Swift Kane Born June 23, 1924, in Clifton, New Jersey, of Horace and Loretta Swift. Graduated from Montclair State Teachers College and the Katharine Gibbs School. Married Donald J Kane on June 19, 1948. Jeanne started her career working for the legendary Vanderbilt family in New York. After raising her three children, she returned to the workforce for the Township of East Brunswick. Leaving New Jersey upon retirement, Jeanne embraced the warmth of Florida and the friends she made there. She occupied her time with several volunteering opportunities, but the job that stole her heart was working for the Humane Society of Pinellas where she earned the title of Cat House Madam. Unashamedly, however, the dogs were her true love, and they knew her best for the strips of baloney she carried in her pocket as treats. Second only to visits from family, her perfect day was spent on her screened porch, with newspaper and coffee in hand, watching the squirrels steal the bread she faithfully put out for the birds each day. Her warm heart, sense of humor and gift with a limerick will be missed by all who knew her. Survived by: son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Joanne Kane of South Bend, IN; daughter Linda Kane of Brenham, TX; and son and daughter-in-law Christopher and Holly Kane of Tampa, FL; grandchildren Paul, Shaun and Delaney; and great-granddaughter Murphy. Pre-deceased by her brother, Stanley E. Swift, who served proudly in the Marine Corps and was killed in action on Saipan in World War II. A Mass and memorial service will be held at a time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to any animal charity.

Jeanne S. Kane

June 23, 1924 - June 20, 2022