William Kane

WILLIAM KANE William Kane was born in New York City, May 10, 1929, to parents Max and Freida (Baltman) Wortzman. He was raised with one brother, J. Paul. Both were entertainers, Paul was an Opera Singer and changed their name to Kane. William passed away Aug. 23, 2011, in Las Vegas. He had been a resident for 57 years. He had spent 55 years of his life entertaining at all the major hotels and also around the world. Known as the "Poor Man's Liberace" with equal amounts of Pianistic Talent. He also had the opportunity to perform at Carniege Hall at the age of 13. He is a member of the Local Musician's Union. Bill was widowed in July by his wife, of 40 years, Patricia L. Kane. He is survived by his son, William R. Kane; grandsons, Mason and Nicklaus Kane of Las Vegas; and son, Craig Bunten; daughter-in-law, Bella Bunten; grandson, Casey Bunten; and granddaughter, Dawn Bunten, all of Downey, Calif. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29. Visitation again 9:30-10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, with services following, all at Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. with interment to follow at Palm Memorial Park. Family request memorial donations be made to Music Programs at Local Schools.