Kevin J. Slane Sr.
Kevin John Slane Sr., beloved husband, father, papa, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born in Hartford on March 23, 1943, Kevin’s life was marked by warmth, curiosity, and a genuine love for people.
A proud alumnus of St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont, Kevin cherished his college years and remained deeply connected to his alma mater throughout his life. He served on the St. Michael’s College Alumni Board of Directors, dedicated to fostering alumni engagement and supporting the college’s mission. In 2020, he was honored as Alumnus of the Year for the Class of 1965. Kevin was also an enthusiastic member of the local St. Michael’s alumni group, the “Lunch Bunch,” and enjoyed participating in its monthly luncheons. This June, Kevin would have celebrated his 60th college reunion, a milestone he looked forward to with pride.
Kevin’s professional career spanned over 30 years in the medical device industry, where he earned a reputation for integrity, leadership, and a strong commitment to supporting others. He served as a district manager for Coopervision Cilco in the Eastern Zone and was recognized as an outstanding talent, receiving the prestigious S.T.A.R. Club award for his exceptional performance and dedication.
His passions were as diverse as they were heartfelt. Kevin was an avid college basketball fan who never missed a March Madness game and a true foodie long before the term became popular—always on the hunt for hidden restaurant gems to share with friends and family. The beaches of Cape Cod and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, were his sanctuaries, where he found joy and tranquility.
A people person through and through, Kevin delighted in learning about others’ stories and making friends wherever he went. His kind heart and generous spirit were evident in every interaction. As a cancer survivor, Kevin gave back to his community as a team member of Plainville’s Relay for Life, Team Dragon. He also enjoyed the camaraderie of his friends from The Connecticut Old Guard. In 2024, he received the Old Guard Distinguished Service Award, a testament to his dedication to service and community.
Above all, Kevin’s greatest pride and joy was his family. For 56 years, he was the loving husband of Maureen Elizabeth Slane (née Sennett), his “bride,” and together they built a life filled with laughter, support, and unwavering love. He never missed a sporting event, concert, recital, or milestone in the lives of his children and grandchildren, always cheering the loudest and beaming with pride.
Kevin was predeceased by his parents, Mary Jane Boylan Slane and James A. Slane, and his twin brother, John Paul Slane. He leaves behind his cherished wife, Maureen; his daughter, Kathleen Slane McDaniel; his son, Kevin John Slane Jr., and daughter-in-law, Ashley Slane; and his beloved grandchildren: Sean Patrick McDaniel, Clare Elizabeth McDaniel, Fiona Josephine Slane, and Niall Frederick Slane. Though from a small family, Kevin was embraced by the Sennett family, who became his beloved brothers and sisters: Joseph Sennett (Laurel), Thomas Sennett (Beth Ann), Jean Sennett, and Joan Sennett (Robert Compagna), as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the friends and relatives who visited Kevin in his final days and to the compassionate nurses, doctors, and support staff at UCONN Medical Center who cared for him.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of St. Peter Claver, 47 Pleasant Street, West Hartford, CT, on Thursday, May 1, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford, CT. Calling hours will be held at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT, on Wednesday, April 30, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kevin’s memory may be made to the St. Michael’s College (Vermont) Memorial Gift Fund or The Michael J. Fox Foundation—causes that were close to his heart.
Kevin’s legacy of kindness, curiosity, and devotion to family and friends will live on in all who were fortunate to know him.