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PETER KANE Obituary

KANE--Peter, on March 24, age 70. Beloved son of the late Larry and Ruth. Loving brother of Debbie and Sonia. Cherished uncle of Allegra (Florian) and Daniel (Natalie) and great-nephew Adrian. A talented photographer and videographer, Peter worked as a news editor at KTVU in Oakland, CA, and also produced the Bay Area segment of the annual MDA Telethon. He leaves behind a collection of indelible images of the 60's protest movements and the lyrical beauty he encountered on the West Coast. We were inspired by his dignity and continued enthusiasm for life after his stroke nine years ago. We are so sad to lose him. A memorial service will be held at Sherman's Flatbush Memorial Chapel, 1283 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn on April 21 at 2pm. Donations: MDA, 1388 Sutter Street, Suite #505, San Francisco, CA 94109.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 14, 2013.

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leslie griffith

April 23, 2013

Peter was committed to producing the MDA Telethon…and his favorite segments were the interviews with the children. Inherently he knew, “There but by the grace of god go I.”
And in the end, he did have a difficult road to travel—one every bit as difficult as those telethon kids he loved,protected and tried to find a cure for.

Compassionate in life and courageous in illness...Peter kane influenced so many people. In 25 years of friendship--I never heard him complain about anyone or anything.

I carry him in my heart.

Bob Adams

April 22, 2013

I miss Peter. May he rest peacefully.

April 22, 2013

Peter was my friend and I've missed him dearly. I like to remember that big hearty laugh of his. We still have some of his photos in the newsroom to remind us of our friend.
Love to his family and East Coast friends.
Merle Kahree

Don Thompson

April 15, 2013

Peter was an awesome friend and KTVU employee and I have missed him since he left California. We went to Stinson Beach a couple times and he was such a happy guy. I also worked alongside Peter in the control room when he was a Producer for the 10pm News and for the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. There was no one better. I also had breakfast at his diner in Sausalito and can say he makes the best fried potatoes ever.

Sorry for your loss.

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