Clara I. Saccone-Mandina, 85, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 11:00 am Thursday, May 31, at St Gabriel's Catholic Church, 4737 N Cleveland Ave, Kansas City, MO 64117, with the funeral Mass immediately following. Concluding with the Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com .

Clarene was born on August 7, 1926 in Kansas City, MO, the only child of John and Ellen DeFeo. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker as well as the co-owner of Saccone Ravioli which exists today under new ownership in the name of Vocci Ravioli. Clarene graduated Valedictorian of her class at St. Agnes Catholic School.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Mike Saccone, and husband William Mandina. Survivors include her children, Patty Saccone, Joe Saccone and Mike Saccone; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NorthCare Hospice.