Obituary of Joyce Kane

Joyce Farkas Kane, age 89, of Fairfield, beloved wife to the late Robert J. Kane, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2021. A loving devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Joyce's memory will be embraced by her entire family including her children, Jeffrey Kane and his wife Lynn of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, Thomas J. Kane of Black Rock, Judith Desmond, and her husband John, of Stratford, Stacey Kane DiDio of Black Rock; her cherished grandchildren, Ashley Kane Daley and her husband John of Milford, Robbie Kane and his partner Kelly Bird of Bellingham, WA, Caroline Kane of Fairfield, Olivia Joyce Kane of Fairfield, John K. Desmond of Boston, MA, Ryan J. Desmond of Boston, MA, Jessy Duncan and her husband Phillip Duncan of Milford, MJ DiDio of NY, Samantha DiDio of Black Rock; her one and only great grandchild, Georgia Daley; her sister, Gloria Lutinski of Fairfield; several nieces and nephews; former daughter in law, Cathy Kane of Fairfield; former son in law, Michael DiDio of Black Rock; In addition to her husband Robert, Joyce was predeceased by her daughter, Suzanne Kane. Born in Bridgeport, She was the daughter of the late Julius and Julia Csapo Farkas. Joyce grew up in the city's West End and was proud of her Hungarian heritage. She graduated from Bassick High School and worked at Sikorsky Aircraft before many years in the Fairfield Department Store's Children's department. Generous with time, Joyce enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Raising her five children (who were rumored to at times be a little rambunctious) was certainly among her greatest accomplishments and life joys. The family's Smith Street home was always open to her children's visiting friends and extended family, who were all made to feel welcome. Joyce never failed to pack up the wagon with kids in tow for our spring vacations in Deerfield Beach FL and summers in RI, especially Misquamicut beach. Funny and Vivacious, Joyce was a social butterfly and life of the party. Family and friends are invited to her graveside committal service in Mountain Grove Cemetery on Friday at 130 PM with the Reverend David Spollett officiating. The Kane family would like to acknowledge the caregivers and staff of the Jewish Home for their outstanding care of Joyce during her stay. Memorial contributions may be directed to: Jewish Senior Services (www.JSeniors.org/donations). For Travel directions, or to sign her online guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com