William Kissane Obituary

Dea Kissane's,
It was great seeing all of you the other day. I wish it could have been under happier circumstances...Anyway: This is the end of life on Knox Ave. as we knew it. No one is left of the "originals" (not that you were, but you outlasted everyone). I bet on any given summer night the sound of a can being kicked in the circle can still be heard. I feel a certain comfort when I drive down the block and see your porch light on. It means it's time to come home (mainly used for the ones who didn't hear your dad's whistle). So many of my childhood memories are your memories. We must have climbed that old weeping willow in the yard a million times or played Mitch Miller albums on the front step for a trillion hours. I remember Grandmas Crutch and Sore Foot, Nonie and Angie. Who could EVER forget Angie? I went to her wake just so I would know for myself that she was really, really gone.......Every O'Neill had a Kissane. I had Kathy, Annie had Michael,Billy Had Dennis, our John had your Billy, our Michael had your John at St. Laurence, etc., etc. There is hardly an O'Neill get together where a Kissane mention isn't made. I'm sure Easter will be one story after another. I told you how my brother John knelt down at your dad's coffin and laughed. That is the greatest compliment he will get. He was a comic genius before they were invented. I could write and write and write -- but i'd rather keep my memories to myself and laugh and laugh and laugh. Your dad was a very special and important part of some of the happiest times of my life and I will miss him VERY much.

Mr. Kissane,

We met a couple of times back-in-the-day as John and I ran around together at St.L H.S. I'd like to thank you for your military service and keeping us safe and free to make are own choices. May You Rest In Peace and Enjoy Everlasting Life - God Bless You!

To The Kissane Family,

I understand the pain of your lose. It is never easy to lose a loved one and mentor. Please remember the great times and never forget Da.

May the wind be always at your back.

Note to John/Michelle/Sharon,
It has been sometime since we have seen each other. I promise to reach-out a contact you for a get together during the summer months.

Ken 'Hick' Hickey

TO THE KISSANE FAMILY,
OUR DEEPEST SORROWS ARE WITH YOU ALL. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS DURING YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Dear Dorothy and Kissane Kids,
On behalf of the our family we are truly sorry for the loss of your Dad. Since our Dads were friends, over the years, we have heard all the stories about the Kissane kids. Our Dad nicknamed your Dad, "Trains" after he took all of you and the car on the train to Florida. Pompano Beach sure holds lots of memories for both our families and many a time did our Dads hit the links on the many golf courses in the area.
All of you will be in our prayers and good thoughts.
Sincerely,
Jane, Barb, Bob and Maribeth Callahan

john, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers..im so sorry for your loss
su parker
john's co worker

Uncle Bill we're gonna miss you!!You were the best! Thanks for all the great memories and having fun in life. I enjoyed spending time with you and my Aunt Dorothy in Florida! Love ya!

Uncle Bill, you will be missed. You loved life. And that is true as I am going through my memeory. Of seeing you at home or when I seen you here in South Florida. You will be missed. To Aunt Dorthy, cousins Kathy, Michael, Dennis, William, Patrica, John, Sharon and Robert my thoughts and prays are with you.