Peter Jeremiah Kain

Kain, Peter Jeremiah, of Enon, died peacefully at home on July 16, 2016. He is survived by Mary Connor Kain, his wife of nearly 70 years. He is also survived by his children, Kathy Perzanowski and Philip, Sue Kain, Nancy Snead and Mitch, Mike Kain and Anne, Patty Waller and Jeff, Don Kain and Donna, David Kain and Karen, Phil Kain and Nancy, Jack Kain and Kati, Jerry Kain and Jeanne, and Beth Wilson and Andy. He is further survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Matt Perzanowski and Carrie (Bennett and Charlotte), Becky Murphy and Tom (Liam and Anna), Michael Perzanowski and Laura (Peter, Lily, and Ben), Jason Snead and Kristin (Cay), Nathan Snead and Stephanie (Ella, Nancy, and Anne Mitchell), Jocelyn Pullen and Doug (Marin and Clara), Nick Snead, Mandi Buccafusco and Mike (Jack, Will, and Charlie), Peter Kain and Nora (Elsie, Julia, Virginia, and Michael), Elizabeth Farner and Joe (Mary Vaughn, Emma, and Kain), Connor Kain and Nicole, Dan Waller and Courtney, Kathryn Waller, Kevin Kain and Pam (Sarah and Jack), Brian Kain, Betsy Kain, Katie Kain and Joe Grossman, Scott Kain and Regan (Mackenzie and Joseph), Jeremy Kain and Lorin (Ryan and Emily), Nathan Kain and Katie, and Sarah Kain.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Julia Simkins Kain; his sister, Jane Oberst; and his grandson, Scott Christopher Waller.
Born in Philadelphia, he graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in Toms River, NJ and from Lafayette College in Easton, PA. Graduating in 1941 as an engineer, he went to work for Bethlehem Steel and built ships in Quincy, MA for the duration of World War II. Following the war, he worked for Stone and Webster Engineering which brought him to Hopewell, VA in 1951. After many years at Stone and Webster and then in the homebuilding business, he completed his professional career with Stone and Webster in the construction of nuclear power plants.
He was an active member of the local Optimist Club serving for several years as president. He also built a beach cottage which was a haven for his entire family for more than 30 years.
After his retirement in 1978, he and Mary were lured back to ships. As frequently as possible, they enjoyed cruises to points near and far: Europe, the Caribbean, South America, and the Pacific. His favorite cruises were those that included passage through the Panama Canal, an engineering feat that never ceased to amaze him!
The family is tremendously grateful for the constant support of Diane Bowman, Bea Bowman, Pat Gant and Carolyn Ulmer. Ken McColley, PA has proven invaluable over recent years.
He loved his wife and children, his church, his community, and the water. A faithful member of St. James Catholic Church in Hopewell, his life will be celebrated with a Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Chester. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Catholic Church in Hopewell or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .