Frank "Juice" Cherrito, 72, of Kansas City, MO, left this world surrounded by family and loved ones on Friday, June 26, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital. The Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. followed by visitation until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 29, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Family and friends will gather on Tuesday, June 30, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6415 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

Frank was born February 3, 1943, to Charles and Beatrice (Bruscato) Cherrito. He grew up in Kansas City and retired from Consolidated Freightways. Frank met the love of his life, JoAnna, and they were married for 24 years. His grandkids called him "Pop", his friends called him "Juice", his family called him "Honey Frank", and his wife called him her best friend.

Frank is survived by his wife, JoAnna Cherrito; son, Carl Joseph Molle; daughters, Stacy Swezey (Shane), Toni Ann Cherrito (Frank), Celia Calandrino-Helton (James); 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His oldest granddaughter and "Pop" had a special bond. All of his grandchildren put a smile on his face but Mikala put the twinkle in his eye. He also leaves his sister, Darlene Biondo (Joe); brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Frank Macaluso, Catherine Rone, Benny and Jane Brown, Dr. John and Bette Brown, Theresa Jo Macaluso, Phil and Kristi Macaluso; niece, Angela McHone (Shawn); and nephew, Joe Biondo (Danielle).

The family offers thanks to St. Luke's Hospital medical staff, Vince Giammalva for always being there, and Rev. Vince Rogers from St. Andrew the Apostle Parish.

Pallbearers: Joe Sacco, Vince Giammalva, Nick Frankenfield, Mike Farmer, Joe McCune, Tony Mike Sacco.

Honorary Pallbearers: Simon Christofano, Joe Witherow, Danny Estevez, Vince Guadagnano, The Sacco Boys, Vince Anzalone, Sam Gallo, Frank Cascone.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.