Obituary of Kevin G. McCane

Kevin G. McCane, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14th at Vestal Park Rehabilitation Facility with his family by his side. His battle with medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile and laughter. Kevin was born in Binghamton and spent his entire adult life on the west side where he and his wife, MaryEllen, raised their 7 children. He was happiest while surrounded by family and friends and never missed an opportunity to celebrate with a party! Kevin's smile could light up a room and his laughter was contagious; a legacy he has passed on to his children and grandchildren. Kevin graduated from Broome Technical College where he played basketball; a sport he loved. Upon graduation, he continued and completed his 5 year commitment in the U.S. Army Reserves. He enjoyed a nearly 30 year career working for CIGNA/INA as an insurance adjuster; a job he said was the perfect fit for him. Spanning four decades, Kevin was a dedicated Track and Field official and an honorary member of this association. During his early years, Kevin coached CYO basketball for St. Thomas Aquinas. He was so proud of his teams' successes on the court and frequently reminisced with opposing coaches about their friendly rivalries. Weekend treks to his beloved Adirondack camp were the highlight of Kevin's retirement and an opportunity for him to spend his days kayaking, hiking, and spending time with family and new friends. He also loved golfing with his pals, walking the neighborhood, and traversing the highways and byways to spend time with his loved ones. Kevin and MaryEllen spent many winters in Florida, traveled to Europe and trekked across the United States. Kevin is survived by his wife of 63 years, MaryEllen (Carlin),7 children and their spouses; Bridget (Phil) Saunders, Kevin F (Lynn) McCane, Kate (Bob) Auchinachie, Christine (Todd) Gonyeau, Matthew McCane, Elizabeth (Heath) Georgia, and Patrick (Laura) McCane. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; Michael (Chelsea) Duerr, Thomas Duerr, Emily Saunders, Julia, Erin and John McCane, Alex and Cameron Auchinachie, Adam and Ellie Gonyeau, Patrick and Timothy McCane, Hunter and Logan Georgia, Deklan and Adelyn McCane, 1 great grandchild, Chloe Duerr, brother Ronald McCane, cousin Lance Maly and sisters-in-law Theresa Perna and Jan McCane and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Marie McCane, brother Gary McCane, infant sister Jeanne McCane, brother-in-law Alfonso Perna, and sister-in-law Margaret McCane. The family would like to thank all of Kevin's caretakers at Vestal Park, friends and staff at 50 Front St., along with lifelong friends; Tom Crowe , Joe Fish and Phil Fenton for their love and support during the past several months. We are grateful to our sisters, Bridget and Elizabeth for their unwavering care and love for our father during his time of need A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Highland Avenue, Binghamton, Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. The family will receive friends at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Saturday Auust 19 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The Mass will be livestreamed at tinyurl.com/12w5eun or by going to https://sta-sp.org/ In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Adirondack Council at https://donate.adirondackcouncil.org/ways-to-donate.