Michael Edward Kane

Albany-Michael Edward Kane, 56, died Sunday, July 24, 2016 in Albany, with family and friends at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Brooklyn and raised on Staten Island, Michael attended Regis High School in Manhattan and Syracuse University. After several early jobs, Mike pursued his passion for politics and government, serving for 30 years in senior staff positions in the New York State Assembly and the Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee under four Speakers, most recently serving as Director of Communication and Information Services under Speaker Carl Heastie. He was key to the election and re-election of scores of Democratic members of the New York State Assembly, helping to grow the Assembly Democratic Majority to an historic high water mark. Mike’s greatest legacy can be found in the lives of the family and friends he enriched with selfless dedication, endless wit and a commitment to public service. Mike was predeceased by his mother and father, Donald and Joeann Kane, and his sister and best friend Maureen Kane. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Eileen and Dennis O’Toole and their daughter, Kathleen, of Colonie, New York; his brother Thomas Kane of Tampa, Florida and his son Joshua; and his faithful feline companion Lassie. In addition to many other loving family members, Mike will be remembered by scores of close friends who consider themselves lucky to have known and loved him, as well as hundreds of colleagues and associates across New York who had the opportunity to work with him. Their memories of Mike will live on in their hearts forever. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Michael’s family Wednesday, July 27, 2016 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY Funeral services Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 9:45 am in the McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave., Albany, NY at 10:30 am where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, 449 Route 146, Suite 101, Clifton Park, NY 12065. http://newyorkoncology.com/treatments-programs/supportive-care/nyoh-communitycancer-foundation/ To leave a message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions, or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Michael Edward Kane

January 30, 1960 - July 24, 2016