Margaret Kane Sippel of Glen Cove, NY, passed away peacefully at home with family, on February 6, 2026, at 100 years.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 68 years, Edward G. Sippel; her son, Edward G. Sippel, Jr.; and her brother James F Kane, Jr.

Margaret is survived by her children Pamela Evans (Gary), Marianne van Doorn (Jan Willem), Margo Castelli (Ralph), Lisa Jordan (the late Joseph), and Peter Sippel; granddaughter, Harper van Doorn; and step-grandson, Kyle Evans.

Margaret, daughter of Margaret (née Dillon) and James Kane, was born on August 21, 1925, in Sea Cliff, New York, and attended Friends Academy (Locust Valley). She graduated from Manhattanville College, class of 1947.

In her early career, she taught English in Manhattan. While raising her children, Margaret volunteered with Meals on Wheels. She later worked as a legal proofreader for the Long Island newspapers until the age of 88.
Sharp-minded to the end, she enjoyed family, reading and a glass or two of wine.
Over the years, Margaret and Edward shared many global adventures, which inspired their children.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Friday, February 13, 2026 at St. Hyacinth RC Church, 319 Glen Cove Road, Glen Head, NY. Visitation will be open to friends the day prior, Thursday, February 12th, 4-8PM at McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. stjude.org.