The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Edward ]. Kane Died To-day
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was his sense of humor and his in- fectioue smile that made Captain "Ed" Kane, an Outetanding person- 1 ment. More than geo firemen to-day salute in revereptial tribute the re- sponse of the beloved captain to the fnal call.
 Present and former members of Engine Co No knew the quaiities of the deceased that made him such q popular figure in fire circles, The entire Brooklyn district regretted the action of the board of safety in 1918 in placing his name on the re. tired list. Although relegated to the sidelines by the official ukase Cap. tain Kane never for a moment lost his interest in firemen and fires. He was almost . daily visitor to s0me- one of the stations in the city and where he went ono found most uieasant company for chat with the captain without Q remlniscen mt story. a hearty laugh and a keener appreciation of the veteran smoke oater" would be an exceptional inc cidept.
 It was on February ,, 1891 that one Edward Kane, an ambitious vol.
 
 hoseman In the city department. On merit he gained his silver emblems aS . lieutenant and later . captain in 1908. When appointed to the latter position he was transferred from the former fire headquarters on Leaven worth street to the Brook. lyn station, where he was in charge for ten years and until the day of his retirement.
 The deceased in his early days in the department when then twenty one hour-a-day working schedule was in effect was Q driver of horse drawn apparatus and numerous stories are told of his experiences in racing to fires to be the first on the scene. Az for his ability and cour- friends and admirers of Captain Kane. AS a leader of men. he was Q prince of good fellows, never ask ing or expecting too much from any of men placed in his charge for he knew the rame from A to 2. If one couldn't get along with Captain Kane there was something wrong with that party.
 Chief Henry H. Heitman to-day officially expressed the regrets of the Waterbury fire department over the death of Captain Kane. "He was an able leader and one of the best fire fighters in the history of the de. pertinent. He was always pleasant and courteous and of the type to furnish inspiration to men placed in his charge. Personally, l mourn his death as that of . close friend and I feel that l echo the deepest regret of the boys in his passing"
 Captaiy. Kanc is survived by one son, John of Hartford; three daugh- ters. Mrs Anne B. Ahearn, wife of Captain John Ahearn of the Water- bury fire department; Mrs Bernard Wilcox and Miss Florence Kane ana five grandchildren. He was mem- Der of Sheridan Council, Knights of Columbus and White Oak Camp. Woodmen of the World.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at S:3O o'clock from hts late residence to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, where a solemn high mass of requiem WI! be celebrated. Burial will be in old St joseph's cemetery. Chief Heit. man announced to-day that the de. partment Is planning to pay full honors to the deceased. Arrange meats will be made in accordance with wishes of the family. Official orders in relation to the tribute will be posted in all nre stations some- time tomorrow.
 The city through its representa- tives of the board of fire commis- sioners will also pay it's respects to the memory of Captain Edward Kane.