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Rosemary Arnone
September 4, 2025
Rosemary Abbolito Arnone, age 85, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Rosemary was born on September 16, 1939, to the late Joseph and Angeline (Grego) Abbolito. She was the fourth child and youngest of the siblings. She was a beloved wife, mother, nani, aunt, and friend, who...
Steve Clark
September 3, 2025
Stephen M. "Hawk" Clark, 66, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 3, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Penney; his grandson Wyatt Earl; and his parents Mary and Earl Clark, Jr.
Steve was a man who appreciated the classics - NASCAR on Sundays, John Wayne movies, and visiting...
Judy Kay Picone
August 30, 2025
Judy Kay Picone passed away on August 30, 2025, at the age of 82.
Judy Kay Picone was born September 26, 1942, in Kansas City, MO. She was a devoted wife, mother, and nana. Judy married Alexander J. Picone on August 31, 1963. Last month they would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary....
Nancy Lipari
August 28, 2025
Nancy (LaBella) Lipari passed on to eternal life unexpectedly on August 28, 2025.
She was born on September 26, 1936, to the late Joseph and Congetta (Troppito) LaBella, and attended Holy Rosary elementary school and St. Teresa's Academy. In 1956 she began dating and married Louis Lipari Jr. who was her one and...
Sam Badalucco
August 28, 2025
Sammy Badalucco, 72, of Kansas City, passed away on August 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Sammy was the beloved son of Anthony and Carmela (Daleo) Badalucco, who preceded him in death. Their love was foundational in creating his strong family values.
He was born on January 28,1953,...
Kim Thoa Nguyen
August 27, 2025
Lucia Kim Thoa Nguyen passed away August 27, 2025, at the age of 92. Visitation & Prayer will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4; and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, at Church of...
Paul John Pace
August 25, 2025
Paul John Pace, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, Missouri.
Born on January 9, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, Paul attended local Catholic grade schools and graduated from Northeast High School. He began his career in construction with Pace Paving Company and later retired from...
Thai Phan-Doan
August 21, 2025
Mr. Thai Phan-Doan passed away August 21, 2025, at the age of 34. Visitation & Prayer will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home.
Peter Joseph Genova, Sr.
August 20, 2025
Peter Joseph Genova, Sr. passed away August 20, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born on March 14, 1942, to Charles and Marie (DiCapo) Genova, Pete Genova was the eldest of four siblings. He attended St. Elizabeth's Catholic School before becoming a proud Rockhurst graduate in 1959. Pete possessed equal passion and skill...
Chris Yasso
August 20, 2025
Virigina Christine "Chris" Yasso, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born on May 24, 1952, in Independence, Missouri, Chris was the youngest of six children born to Oscar and Virginia Marx. She was a proud graduate of William Chrisman High School and went on...
Johnny Ray Roberts
August 19, 2025
Johnny Ray Roberts passed away August 19, 2025, at the age of 70.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia Roberts; his children Michelle Stevens, Jennifer Kern (Garrett), John Roberts, Angel Leeper (Carl), Candy O'Connor; his grandchildren Joey Burke (deceased), Jenna Jae Brief, Jacob Roberts, Johnny Rotten, Jeanna Stevens, Mandi Eaton (Sascha Lindenberg), Justin Stone...
John Joseph Disalvo
August 13, 2025
John Joseph DiSalvo, age 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on August 13, 2025.
John was born on September 1, 1947, to Angelo and Carmeline DiSalvo (Tuzzolino). He grew up in the North End of Kansas City and cherished the time he spent with his beloved grandfather 'Papa Joe'.
Anthony John Battaglia
August 13, 2025
Anthony John Battaglia, 88, went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2025
Anthony (Tony) leaves behind his devoted wife of 71 years Betty Jean Battaglia. His son's Frank (Rick) Battaglia, Marion Battaglia (DeeDee). His daughter Bettina Battaglia O'Brien. His grandchildren Tony Battaglia (Marcella), Chuckie O'Brien (Cassie), Christina O'Brien, and Nicolas...
Carol L. Vacca
August 10, 2025
Carol L. (Fredrickson) Vacca, 80, passed away August 10, 2025, at her home in Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 22, at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery.
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Angelo Joseph Falcone
August 10, 2025
Angelo Joseph Falcone (A.J.) passed away on August 10, 2025, in Leawood, Kansas, just weeks before his 93rd birthday. He was born August 30, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Theresa Bruno Falcone and Joseph Falcone.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Marie Falcone Whitmer, and ex-wives Nina Gallagher...
Jerry Donnici
August 8, 2025
Jerry Donnici passed away August 8, 2025.
Services will be held at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty, Missouri. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, with the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery....
Christie Michelle Hall
August 7, 2025
Christie Michelle Hall, "Chris", passed away August 7, 2025, at the age of 56.
Chris was born on January 9, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her mother Evelyn Talley; her father Lamar Street; nephews John Drees and Bradley Corkins; sister Cindy Baker; and grandson Jesse Mahad. She...
William "Bill" Travers
August 7, 2025
William John "Bill" Travers Jr. passed away on August 7, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born on January 8, 1954, at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, Washington, to the late William and Geraldine (née Lis) Travers.
Born into an Air Force family, Bill's early years were marked by travel...
Frank Ferrara
August 7, 2025
Frank Louis Ferrara, 49, passed away at his home in Lee's Summit, Missouri, on August 7, 2025. Frank was born on February 25, 1976, to Victor and Roseann Ferrara in Kansas City, where he built a lifetime of memories and friendships.
Frank was a graduate of Raytown High School and went on to...
Giuseppa Cangelosi
August 5, 2025
Giuseppa "Pina" Cangelosi, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on March 20, 1927, in Cefalù, Sicily, Giuseppa brought warmth, strength, and joy to all who knew her.
In 1949, she married the love of her life, Natale Cangelosi. Together they shared...
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