SPRINGFIELD ~ William M. "Bill" Kane, 88, of the Sixteen Acres section of Springfield, was Called Safely Home on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He passed into Eternal Life at Vero Health and Rehab of Hampden surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family. He was born in Springfield on November 3, 1931, a beloved son of the late Teresa (Walsh) Kane and was raised in Springfield. He served his country during the Korean War, received the National Defense Service Medal, and attained the rank of Ship Service Man Third Class. Following his military service, he graduated from Springfield Technical High School and was a lifelong resident of Springfield. He was employed with Agway Oil in Springfield for many years and retired as the Assistant Plant Manager. During his leisure time, he enjoyed painting landscapes and enjoyed watching Bob Ross on PBS. He enjoyed working with his hands and worked on small engines, woodworking and building model airplanes. He was proud to have restored a small tractor. He was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and his many friends. He leaves his beloved wife and best friend, Barbara J. "Jean" (Muller) Kane. They were married on September 11, 1954 at Holy Name Church in Springfield and were blessed with over 65 years of happiness together. He also leaves his two loving children, Stephen P. Kane and his wife, Brenda, of Enfield, CT and Kathleen A. "Kathy" Tracy and her husband, Tim, of Springfield; his five cherished grandchildren, Patrick Kane, Holly and Allison Abair, Justin Tracy and his partner, Ashley Sunter, and Lindsey Tracy; his three cherished great-grandchildren, Devin Voisine, Natalie Paquette and Bryson Tracy; his two dear sisters, Jean Gemerano of Boston and Gertrude Johnson of Connecticut; his two dear sisters-in-law, Phyllis Siniscalchi and her husband, Tullio, of Wilbraham and Judith Tracy and her husband, John, of Monson; and his many dear nephews, nieces, friends and extended members of the Kane, Muller and Tracy families. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Prayer Service on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the St. Pierre-Phaneuf Springfield Chapels, (413-737-1177), 7 Chapin Terrace, Springfield, MA 01107, (funeral home will open at 12 Noon). His Committal Service with United States Navy Military Honors will follow the Prayer Service at 3 p.m. in the Chapel at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001. His family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For those who prefer, his family requests that memorial donations be made in his memory to the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, 110 Cherry Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. For more details, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com