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Kevin Kane Obituary

Name: Visitation for Kevin Patrick Kane
Start: 2016-11-04T18:30:00.000Z
Location: St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church

Kevin Patrick Kane, age 50, founder and president of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy, died at home in New Orleans on Thursday night, October 27, of gastrointestinal cancer. Born June 12, 1966 in Mineola, New York, Kevin graduated from Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington, N.Y., before earning a BA in English from Tulane University, where Kevin served as the captain and president of the Tulane rugby team. A 1993 graduate of Loyola University Law School, Kevin also worked in Mobile, AL, and in New York City. After seeing the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, he and his family moved back to New Orleans to found the Pelican Institute, specifically to help the city's and state's recovery efforts by promoting innovative policy solutions. Under his leadership, Pelican became a pioneer for free-market policies and for school choice, and played a seminal role in the successful, bipartisan effort to achieve criminal sentencing reform in Louisiana. At national conferences and visiting conventions, Kevin was an ambassador for New Orleans and its culture. Kevin served as an Elder of St. Charles Presbyterian Church, served on the board of the Choice Foundation and Center for Development and Learning, served as a Fellow of the Loyola Institute of Politics, and was a member of the Rotary Club and the Stratford Club. Literate, witty, and gregarious, he was a sophisticated enthusiast for a broad array of New Orleans musical forms, a joyful participant in area cultural festivals, an avid reader – and a big fan, despite his New York roots, of the New Orleans Saints. Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Lesley Vance Kane; by his daughters Margaret Chamberlin "Molly" Kane and Vivian Ruth Kane; by his mother Kate Stowe Kane of Centerport, NY; by brothers David Kane of Newark, N.J., and Tim Kane of Brooklyn, NY – and by a legion of friends across the country. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Patrick Kane. A memorial service will be held at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, Friday, November 4: Visitation at 1:30; service at 3:00. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to Memorial Sloan-Kettering hospital in New York.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Kane

22 Entries

Kalpana Saxena

October 23, 2019

Leslie,
"Goodbyes are for those who love with their eyes..
For those who love with their heart and soul, there is no such thing as separation." RUMI
I know you must miss Kevin but remember that his love and all the memories are yours to cherish always.

Shannon Post

October 10, 2017

Lesley,

I found Kevin's obituary while looking for a video of you singing. I am so sorry for your loss and I'm sorry I wasn't there for you.

I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

Shannon Land Post

Franci Ford

January 1, 2017

Rest in Peace. Heaven has another Angel.

agnes kirschen

November 7, 2016

What a wonderful man he was. Many will miss him. My condolences to his family.

Scott and Erin Grayson

November 4, 2016

We are deeply saddened to hear of Kevin's passing. Kevin, Leslie and family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Don't hesitate to ask if we can help in any way.

Ann Maier

November 4, 2016

Peace be with family and friends today as we celebrate the life of this fine man.

Kalpana Saxena

November 3, 2016

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that Kevin's light will shine through Molly & Vivian and inspire them each and every day. I pray that the memories will give you all some comfort.

November 3, 2016

Dear Leslie and girls,

I am keeping you in my prayers during this sad time. Please accept my sincerest condolences and love.

Fondly,
Amanda

Frank D'Angelo

November 1, 2016

God Bless You Kevin, my condolences to your family, RIP brother

stephen watson

November 1, 2016

Lesley - my deepest condolences to you and the girls during this very difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Darla Steagall

October 31, 2016

I was saddened to hear of his passing. I only knew him for the past 4 years, but it was clear to see he was making a difference and so enjoyed his work and the people he met along the way. Prayers to the family. I am so sorry.

October 30, 2016

Lesley, this is Bonnie Chiara. My heart is just so heavy and I was shocked when I read this about that super wonderful husband of yours. He was so accomplished and soft spoken. I know Mr. Roland would feel the same. God Bless and Keep you and the girls.

Barbara Simmons

October 30, 2016

Our condolences and love to Kate, Lesley and all of Kevin's family.

Barbara and Lee

Ralph Blair

October 30, 2016

God's love is with the family in this deep loss. Kevin was a Christian gentleman of quiet integrity while he diligently attended to the needs of many he'd never even meet in this life.

Lisa Noverola

October 30, 2016

We do not know each other but I too lost someone dear to me not too long ago. I found comfort in the words of Jeremiah 29:11-12 where we are told "for I well know the thoughts I am thinking toward you, thoughts of peace and not of calamity to give you a future and a hope. And you will call me and pray to me and I will listen to you." May you be comforted. My sincere condolences to you all.

Ralph & Audrey Driscoll

October 30, 2016

Dear Lesley, Molly and Vivian, we are so sad to hear this news. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go. Author Unknown

October 30, 2016

He was a great student and later a great friend here on Facebook. Such a loss of an intelligent, caring, and great human being.

L. H

October 30, 2016

I did not know Kevin, but what great achievements he had in such a short life. Take comfort in the fact that he did so many great things and helped people.His spirit will stay with you all forever. Prayers for all his family & friends.

October 30, 2016

My condolences to the Kane family and friends. May the God of all comfort strengthen you all during this time. Rom 15:4

October 30, 2016

I send my sincere condolences during this very difficult time. May you all find comfort from the encouragement found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

Kevin Mooney

October 30, 2016

Will be thinking of and praying for Kevin Kane and his wonderful family. He made the world and the community around him a better place. God bless you Kevin.I was fortunate to have known you. Prayers for Lesley and the children.

Eileen Steincke Ward

October 29, 2016

Kevin was a cherished friend from flower hill elementary Thru high school. Great memories growing up with all the Kanes. So proud of all his wonderful accomplishments. My Deepest condolences to his wife and children, Kate, David and Timmy. Sending hugs from MA

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