February 10, 2021
Robert J. Kane
WATERTOWN – Former state Senator and current State Auditor Robert J. Kane, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 5, 2021, at his home. He was the proud father of Aidan and Deana Kane of Middlebury.
Rob was born April 30, 1967, a son of the late James J. and Deana (LoRusso) Kane Sr. Rob was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Central Connecticut State University with a bachelors in business administration and management, and earned his MBA from the University of New Haven. Rob was a successful entrepreneur who opened one of the first cellphone stores, KarTele Cellular Communications, in 1994. He gained his MBA while owning that store. As a longtime resident of Watertown, he was first elected to represent the 32nd Senatorial District in a special election on Jan. 15, 2008. He held that position until becoming state auditor in 2017.