Gioacchino Pirrello, 85, Gladstone, MO, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, November 9, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6415 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119. Entombment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Mr. Pirrello was born December 30, 1929, in Sicily, Italy, and retired from Wonder Bread. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nunzio and Margaret (Palermo) Pirrello; and his sisters, Dorotea and Giovanna.

Survivors include his wife, Carmela (Fiorello) Pirrello; sons, Nunzio Pirrello and Vito Pirrello (Rebecca); grandchildren, Zachary, Hannah, and Mia Pirrello; and sisters, Francesca, Giuseppa, and Rosa.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.