Gary T. Donnici, Sr., 66, Oviedo, FL, passed away December 19, 2012. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, January 3, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Visitation will also be 10-11 a.m. Friday, January 4, at Northland Cathedral, 101 NW 99th St., Kansas City, MO 64155, where a memorial service will begin at 11 a.m.

Gary was born December 17, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to George J. and Fannie Donnici. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam, and served on the Kansas City, MO Fire Department for 32 years before he retired. He was also a real estate broker for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Dominic Donnici.

Gary is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lee A. Donnici; his children and their spouses, Leesa and Jim Paddock, George J. Donnici, Gina and Saverio Occhipinti, Gary T. Donnici, Jr.; grandchildren, Jordan Hurt, James Paddock, Alli Paddock; sisters, Florence Becchina, Mary Lynn Leggio; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Peggy and Larry Gilliland, Larry and Deb McDonald, Tim McDonald, Dawn Marie Covillo; godchildren, Angela Leggio Emmick, Larry Joe Leone; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Online condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.