Carl Anthony Armato passed away at KU Medical Center on October 29, 2022. He was 46 years old.

Carl Anthony was born on May 10, 1976, to Carl and Sarah (Battaglia) Armato in Kansas City, MO. He attended St. John Grade School and St. Pius X High School. Carl was a boy scout in his youth and even enjoyed playing soccer. His passion for hunting started at an early age with his father and brothers.

Carl Anthony started his IT career at the young age of 17 with the Kansas City Election Board.  He stayed there for 20 years before taking a job working for My Smart Plans. Carl was a "techie" in every sense of the word. He had a passion for how things were made and how things worked. He read and watched video after video trying to gain more knowledge in the IT field (and beyond). He genuinely loved sharing facts and tidbits of information with his friends, family, and co-workers.

Whether it be with his family or his close friends, Carl Anthony loved spending time at L'BAT farm on the weekends, hunting, fishing and just getting away to relax. The preparation for hunting season was always such a momentous time for Carl Anthony to enjoy his "guy time" with some of his closest friends: David, Alex, Bob, Ross, Vince T and their children.  He was really looking forward to bringing his son hunting this year.

Carl Anthony had a passion for gardening that he inherited from his father. He had a beautiful garden- he loved anything home grown and felt very strongly about eating fresh and natural foods. His Mother and he planted flowers at various times of the year, sprucing up the home he spent his entire life in.

Carl Anthony went through a phase where he was a vegetarian and although short lived it led him to his next venture - BBQ. Carl Anthony and David Biscari began competing in competitions throughout Missouri and Kansas. They captured a lot of attention with their unique name "Sweet Beaver BBQ," even bottling/distributing their sauce to local grocers.  The bond he had with his BBQ family was one of fun, laughter, and lots of pranks.

You could find Carl Anthony's truck parked at the American Sons of Columbus where he would hang out for some coffee or lunch and just a good debate with his friends at the Club.  Carl Anthony enjoyed playing bocce on Thursday nights with his team Caesar's Pastime.

Carl Anthony really loved to travel as he got older. Hawaii, Europe, every Caribbean Island to Savannah, GA. He would research the best places to eat and see and he always had such delightful stories to tell when he got home.  He was even in the middle of planning a trip to Utah with his blended families soon.

Carl Anthony's true love was for his son, Anthony Carmine Armato. Often times referring to him as "Junior", you could find the two of them wrestling, riding bikes, playing video games, snuggling on the couch, cooking together, watching him play football and a myriad of other sports. He loved family vacations.   They loved to debate! The apple didn't fall far from the tree as these two each wanted to have the last word. He loved Anthony very deeply. He was so incredibly proud of his son.

Written by Anthony: "My father is my best friend; he turned every bad thing into a lesson.  We loved to talk about the future and what I could do to be a better person. I know he was trying to stay strong for me, my mom, Nana, and Sarah.  He loved us all so much and we loved him. I'm going to miss riding bikes with him and watching "How it's made" or cooking shows. I hope he knows I will take everything he has taught me and live life fully. I am proud of how hard you fought Daddy. Mom has lots of stories she tells me about all the trips and fun times we had together and I'm lucky that Nana has really old stories she tells me about you. I promise I will never forget them or you. Tell Papa I miss him. We'll see you again one day. I hope you are smoking a big fat cigar and sitting with your feet up on a chair at the beach."

Carl Anthony was preceded in death by his father Carl Armato, and his brother Frank Armato.

Carl Anthony is survived by his mother Rosaria (Sarah Armato); his beloved son Anthony Carmine; lifelong friend and Anthony's Mother, Lisa Armato (Barba); loving girlfriend Sarah Ireland and her sons, Sebastian, and Brock; brothers Joe and Dominick Armato (Shelley); godchild and niece Jessica Soliz; nieces Francie and Julie Armato, Analisa Lupercio; nephews Patrick Armato and Paul Anthony Barba; his in-laws, Richard (Cuz) and Pat Barba, Paula Barba, Victoria Jutting (Dusty), Angela Campbell (Richard); close family friends David, Jeanie, Luciano, and Giovanni Biscari, all with whom he had an incredibly special bond. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and pretty much anyone he ever met since he never knew a stranger.

The Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m. followed by Visitation 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 3, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Entombment will be at Resurrection Mausoleum. The Family kindly asks to omit flowers.

Pallbearers: David, Luciano and Giovanni Biscari, Richard Campbell, Ross Liberto, Frank Pisciotta Jr., Michael Rizza, and Bennie Vitale.

Honorary Pallbearers: Patrick Armato, Jonathan Barrow, Michael Bondi, John Bushmann, Shawn Kieffer and Frank Pisciotta Sr.

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