Betty A. Donnici, 78, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at her home. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Saturday, January 14 at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a memorial service will begin at 5 p.m. followed by the Rosary.

Betty was born January 13, 1933 in Chicago, IL, and was fortunate enough to be a stay at home mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph C. Donnici; her mother, Ann Kostelny; and her three brothers, Eddie, Stevie and Johnny.

Betty is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Dave Adams, Annie and Mike Livingston, Suzi and Sam Orlando; grandchildren, Mollie, Matthew, Jake, Nick, Carl, Elizabeth, and Fortunata; special friends, Donna Short, Elizabeth Short, and Angelina Denney; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.