JoAnn Lipari, 92, passed away September 3, 2017, in Arizona. The Rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. followed by Visitation from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 15, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 16, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 309 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

JoAnn was born in the North End on September 5, 1924, and was raised in Northeast Kansas City. Employed at Bendix (now Honeywell), she worked on missile parts. Following this she worked at Kemper Arena and Kauffman Stadium.  She moved to Arizona years ago to be with family, who lovingly referred to her as "Zizi". JoAnn is survived by her nieces, nephew, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com