Donna Mae Cucchiara, 65, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice House. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, September 18, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Cremation will follow.
Donna was born October 28, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, to Dominick and Evelyn (Thompson) Gillotti. Her family was her life. She was a devoted daughter, mother, and grandmother who was an inspiration to others and touched many lives. She believed in the magical world of Disney.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert McAuliffe; and brother, Frank Gillotti. She is survived by her children, Michael Cucchiara (Sarah), and Michelle Cucchiara; grandchildren, Jordan Marie, Giada, Giovanni, and Mila; step-children, Annie Baldwin and Mark McAuliffe; brother, Jimmy Gillotti; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com