George H. Kain, Jr.

Obituary for George H. Kain Jr. February 10, 1936 - April 15, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George H. Kain Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left us peacefully on April 15, 2025, at Staten Island University Hospital-North after a long fought battle. Born on February 10, 1936, in Staten Island, George lived a long full and vibrant life that touched the hearts of all who knew him. George was the cherished son of George H. Kain Sr. and Mary O'Connell Kain, both of whom have preceded him in death. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran, serving his country in the Korean War from 1954 to 1957 before transitioning to the Reserves until 1962. Following his military service, George dedicated over two decades of his life to the New York City Police Department, where he served with honor and distinction. He often spoke fondly of the friendships he cultivated during his time on the force, particularly in Chinatown's 5th precinct, where he spent many years. George often commented to his son, that those were some of the best times of my life. After retiring from the NYPD, he continued to work in private security alongside his son Scott Kain, who sadly passed away in 2019. George's devotion to his family was the cornerstone of his life. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Suzanne Kain, who passed away in 2014 after 55 wonderful years of marriage. George is survived by his son Mark Kain and his daughters-in-law, Lisa Kain and Stephanie Kain, the widow of Scott. He took immense pride in his family, and his legacy lives on through his three grandchildren: Mark Kain Jr., Thomas Kain, and Allyson Kain, as well as his four great-grandchildren: Lilianna, Gabriella, Alexia Lynn, and Aiden Scott Kain. An avid sports fan, George was a loyal supporter of the NY Mets and NY Rangers, never missing an opportunity to watch games or celebrate playoff runs and Stanley Cup opportunities. His deepest passion, however, lay in following his children's and grandchildren's sporting endeavors, from little league through high school and college careers. George was deeply proud of his family's creation of the Line Drive Baseball Academy and the TKR Reds Organization, keeping informed about everything from field preparations to improvements in batting cages and what new things were to come. His pride in their accomplishments was evident to everyone who knew him. George enjoyed simply pulling his chair up at games to watch his son and grandsons now grown, coach the next generation of ball players. George was a man of many admirable traits. Stubborn until the very end, he possessed a sharp mind, recalling memories from decades past, including the names of players from his son's 1974 All-Star baseball team. He was caring, loving, and devoted to his family, leaving a lasting impact on all who were fortunate enough to be part of his life. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, April 18, 2025, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Friends and family are invited to celebrate George's remarkable life and legacy at his funeral service, which will be held on April 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals. Interment will follow in Oceanview Cemetery. As we gather to honor George's legacy, we are reminded of the love and kindness he shared with us all and which lives on in his son, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Should you so desire we ask those wishing to honor George's memory to consider making a donation to a charity of their choice, reflecting his caring spirit and commitment to his community. George H. Kain Jr. will be dearly missed, but his love, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to his family will forever remain in our hearts.