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Ann Herpel posted a condolence
Thursday, March 10, 2022
I had the privilege and honor of working with David for many years as he was the Park Slope Food Coop's health insurance broker. David taught me so much about health insurance and other types of insurance when I first assumed responsibility for the Coop's benefits over 13 years ago. He made himself available to me to answer all my questions, no matter how small. I was always so happy to hear his voice over the phone because he seemed so happy to hear from me! He possessed the unique quality of giving all his attention to the present moment, and spent all the time necessary to resolve any issues or work on designing the best benefit package for our employees. I miss his wise advice, calm manner, and upbeat attitude.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace, David.
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David Ryan posted a condolence
Thursday, February 3, 2022
David was as fine a person as you could ever meet in your lifetime. His wit and humor were unmatched. His commitment to officiating was second to none and he made all of us around him better officials. He was a committed teacher to officials young and old, rookie or veteran. We in the Westchester County Football Officials Association offer our deepest condolences to David's family and friends. We will miss him and keep his memory alive within the association. Godspeed my friend.
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Jeanine Klotzkin posted a condolence
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Dave was an incredible human. Smart, funny, spiritual, kind and fun. He was uniquely right and left brain. No other human like him. Sending love to the family and all who are mourning. May his memory be a blessing.
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Bill Abrahams-Dematte posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Hi Rob and Danielle, I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I've only met Dave a couple of times and really enjoyed his company. I am sorry not to have the chance to get to know him better. My thoughts are with you in this time. Best, Bill Abrahams-Dematte
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jill degroff posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Sending our deepest condolences to all of David's family. We will miss him so very much: his warmth and sense of humor, such a wonderful human being. Carrie, Spence, Luke & Oliver we are so so sorry for your loss. May all the love, wisdom and joy he shared in his lifetime and all the cherished memories lift you up during this extremely difficult time. sendinghugs, love you all, Jill & Dale.
(we did not receive an email with the link. JD2design@aol.com)
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Charles Rosoff posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Dear Everyone,
When I met David 41 ½ years ago freshman year in college, he was the personification of coolness. A FONZ coolness. With a van for his drums that at times also held his black satin sheet sloshing water bed, and a beautiful blond girlfriend, no one was cooler. Junior year we were roommates, and it was a blast. Even mundane grocery shopping with his van was a blast. David was an extraordinary person, very easy to talk to, very easy going and very witty. We had a lot of traditions, annualling seeing Hot Tuna, Dead &Co, Gathering of the Vibes (thank you Leda and Feldman), Phish and others, having Christmas lunch at the finest restaurants in Manhattan, and others. His friends were mine, and mine were his. When my family moved to Stamford CT in 1993, he and I would meet in different bars in Scotts Corners, Bedford, and other surrounding towns in between his house in Somers NY and mine to drink single malt scotch and smoke cigars. Rountinely my family would to to his house, first on Lovell Street in Somers and then on Brook Drive in Katonah to hang out and eat dinner. There were always a lot of their friends with their children there, and the kids played together effortlessly. He brought me into the extraordinary Wall Street Dead aHead networking group (and the amazing Deb Solomon). Every week the group would get together at Carroll Sound Studios in Manhattan to play one Grateful Dead concert from beginning to end, and David clearly was one of the strongest drummers there. We looked forward to it as the truly special treat that it was. Dave and I always referred a lot of clients to each other. He really was my best friend, and I will miss him terribly. His death has created whole that will never be filled.
Sincerely,
Charlie Rosoff
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Barbara Strauss posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Barbara Strauss & Thomas Manolio send their heartfelt condolences to the Kane family. Words cannot express our sorrow.Barbara worked with David for over 21 years and they shared an insurance friendship. David was an amazing man who always had a smile on his face and a warm welcome for everyone. He was an extraordinary man,always giving and his presence will be deeply missed.
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Ted Halperin posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
I first met David about 8 years ago, while working at one of his long standing clients, Photo File. The company had been struggling financially, and we had to figure out how to continue to provide a competitive health plan, while reducing costs. David and I worked hard and came up with a solution that accomplished that goal. David was fantastic at doing presentations for the employees, answering every question in a straight forward manner. David was always there to solve a problem, and with health insurance, there are many stressful moments. My son developed a severe Ulcerative Colitis condition in 2017, and insurance was reluctant to approve a procedure that my son desperately needed. I called David, and he assured me that he would work with insurance and the hospital, and everything was taken care of within the hour. Our professional friendship grew until I left the company in 2019, and moved on to a new opportunity. When I arrived at my new company, I saw how much they were paying for their health coverage, and I knew that if I could get David involved, we could save the company a significant amount of money. That is exactly what happened, the owners were very impressed with David, and he replaced the existing broker, and the result has been a savings of about 30% per year, now going on our 3rd year. That savings gave me instant credibility at my new job, and I owe that achievement to David. Family, friends, and colleagues lost a great individual, who enriched our lives.
My sincerest condolences to his family.
Ted Halperin
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Amy Leyzerovsky posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
I am so sad to hear of David's passing. I only knew him in a business context, when he would lead his team of experts in guiding my small family business for health insurance. But he was much more than that- full of warmth and so caring. I looked forward to our meetings. My sincerest condolences to his family, he spoke of his sons often. Go blue!
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Kimberly posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
David knew me before I was old enough to have many memories. I met the Kane family when I was 3 or 4 years old'ish. Robby was my age so we were besties, David and my sister were the same age, so they were besties. Our parents were very close, so we met and were very close while they lived in Brooklyn, and once they moved to Long Island, we visited more times than I can count. I can still picture almost every detail of their home. I remember David as always kind, soft spoken and funny. He was a great older brother and beautiful soul. I could be wrong, though don't think I am... I think he's the one who turned my sister onto rock music.
Later in life, when I got married, he was our insurance dude (using dude with intention), setting us up with life insurance and making sure we had the best of the best and understood everything. Dealing with business with David so easy, he knew everything, had the best intentions for everyone... and again, that soft-hearted kind nature always shined through.
His smile spoke volumes, as I'm sure all agree with. May he now be blissfully playing music throughout the dimensions, with his mother, with my mother and shining rainbows everywhere. To his family, wife, children, brother and father, my deepest condolences for the huge hole that David leaving has left... may you always remember the love, laughter and wonderfulness that he was and is, and may those memories always bring you peace.
With so much love. Kimberly
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Monday, January 24, 2022
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David was one of my closest friends at the University of Michigan when we studied percussion there in the early 80's. We shared so much love and laughter together there and in the years since. Laughing and loving is the way I will always remember David.
I love you and I miss you already my friend.
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Todd Sample posted a condolence
Monday, January 24, 2022
I worked with David at York. I started in Sept 2020 and I only got to know David for a brief amount of time and wish I could have known him better and for longer. My father played drums and David and I instantly connected via music. David was wise and generous and will be missed. May he rest in peace. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Sincerely, Todd Sample
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Michael Udow posted a condolence
Monday, January 24, 2022
Nancy and I send our deepest condolences to all the extended members of David's family, friends, and colleagues
at York. I had the pleasure of working with David one-on-one in percussion lessons at the University of Michigan during his junior and senior years. We also interacted weekly in percussion ensemble and also, from time to time, in coachings with the percussion section of the large ensembles. David was an inquisitive and dedicated learner who advanced rapidly during those two years. It was always a pleasure to share ideas and concepts with David noticing that the ever-present twinkle in his eyes shine even brighter when "the lightbulb" went off during a lesson. It will come as no surprise that David was genuinely loved by his classmates who supported one another even when competing with each other in auditions for the large ensembles. I have sent out a notification to the UM Percussion Alumni and will send a link to this website to the current UM Dean of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. It was always fun to have the students over to the house after a percussion ensemble party and I think David was always there, enjoying a more relaxed setting away from campus while chowing down on pizza, enchiladas, huge pots of chile, or whatever we had prepared for the post-concert festivities.
David and I saw each other for the last time at NYU. David took the long train ride down into the city to attend a concert of my music that the NYU percussion ensemble was performing. Several UM alumni were in attendance, and Eriko Daimo and UM alumni Dan Karas and Dave Alcorn were the soloists with the NYU ensemble. Unfortunately, David had to catch the train home after the concert. Still, we did have time for a lovely visit at intermission and another shorter visit after the concert. We vowed to meet again, but that option is regrettably, no longer possible. David had the same engaging smile and wavy hair, no longer black but a mixture of salt and pepper, and exuded that ever-present positive attitude that caused everyone around him to smile and experience the joy that lived in David's heart and mind.
Once again, Nancy and I offer our sincerest condolences,
Michael Udow
Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan
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Suzanne (Towne) Borson posted a condolence
Monday, January 24, 2022
I was friends with Dave in high school.
I had the luck to get to visit with him a few times since then.
This photo was taken when Dave was in Denver on business. We had lunch and laughed the entire time. It was if time had stood still since 1978.
My heart is aching for his family. May you find peace in the love he shared in this world and especially with you. Dave is a light that will continue to shine through all of us.
Sat Nam Kane family
And Dave… until we meet again
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Sam Cagnina posted a condolence
Monday, January 24, 2022
I have many great memories of my time with the Kane family and David. Even though we drifted apart due to work, children, location, etc. I always knew I could pick up the phone and we would be right back sharing our lives, laughing and catching up. My life took a completely different direction because of the Kane’s. Because of them my career changed, I learned about cooking and food and parenting. Carrie and David’s love for their children taught me so much when I had my own. There’s a deep sadness that I have taken time for granted And thought they would always be more for us. It feels like another lesson from David. Thank you David for all your love, humor, support through the years. I will miss you buddy. My prayers are with his Father and his wife Shirley, his brother Robbie, his beloved children, and most of all for his incredible life partner and friend Carrie. You were a hell of a team! Love Sam
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Denise Bulson posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2022
David was the best boss and mentor during my years at York. He was kind, silly and very intelligent. He would dress as Santa for the holidays and enjoyed putting smiles on all ours kids faces. I am deeply saddened by this unfortunate news. My condolences to his family at home and his York family. I was blessed to call him my friend. RIP - Denise
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Adam Laboz posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2022
I wish I got to know Dave better than I did .
We became immediate friends when we first met. He had this smile that would light up a room- and a big spirit to match. I was shocked and saddened to find out such an amazing person left the planet. Looking forward to celebrating his life.
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Sunday, January 23, 2022
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Diane Klein uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, January 23, 2022
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David, we will miss you so much. Thank you for inadvertently reconnecting me to old friends and helping me make new ones through our love of music. Thank you for always encouraging me to be "chill" and understanding why sometimes I couldn't, but never judging. And thank you for always being a smiling face to look over to during Ruach services. Your smile was heartwarming, your laugh infectious. Keep the beat my friend. Carrie, my heart goes out to you and we're sending love and prayers to you and the boys.
-Diane and Doug
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Glenn Meyers posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Dave always had a smile from ear to ear - I will always remember that about him. Always amazing conversations with Dave on any subject including music and any other subject. His entire JFK class will miss him since no one can fill his shoes - I was hoping he would jam with us at the next JFK reunion this summer. Lots of Love & Condolences to the Kane family.
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Sunday, January 23, 2022
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I am so very sorry to hear of David’s passing. We started together in the percussion studio in the fall of 1980 at the University of Michigan, and shared the long drive from Ann Arbor to Long Island where we both were from. David was a good college friend and wonderful spirit. He will be missed.
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Curt Ciumei posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2022
My condolences to David’s family. David and I were junior high and high school football teammates. The last time I saw David, it was over 15 years ago we happened to run into each other when our kids attended Joe Namath football camp. We had a chance to catch up. I only have great memories. RIP #73 way too young
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mike curtin posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2022
My Condolences to the entire Kane Family. I got to know Dave officiating high school and youth football and I have spent many Sundays working with him. We became good friends and I will treasure the times we spent talking and laughing together. It will never be the same working games without him. Dave was one of a kind and was taken from us too way too early.
Michael Curtin
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Saturday, January 22, 2022
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Rob Milrod uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 22, 2022
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So sorry for the loss of Dave to the family, extended family and the world. Bellmore JFK was more tolerable with Dave around. And I was glad to find Dave again when I joined Wall Street Dead aHead. We had a chance to get some of the old high school band together in 2017 - this is a pic of that night at the Music Building. I will miss him and think of him often.
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Connie Cloyed posted a condolence
Saturday, January 22, 2022
I haven't seen David in a long long time, but have kept track of him on Facebook and happy for his happiness in family and friends and music. I have a memory to share. We were cohorts in spiritual journeying and one time meditated together upon our past lives. We sat for quite awhile staring into each other's eyes and eventually saw other faces in that David Kane face. At one point he was Native American with long braids and tattoos on his face and then turned into a wolf. I mean a real live wild wolf. Only I wasn't scared cause he still had that David Kane grin, and maybe because I was a wolf too? Such a vivid alternative reality. I am sorry for your loss and thankful to have known this joyous being. Blessed Be
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Saturday, January 22, 2022
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Hard to imagine a world without Dave-
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Saturday, January 22, 2022
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