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Juven Michael Diaz
Nov 20, 2013
Juven Michael Diaz was born to Atanacio Lopez-Diaz and Micaela Martinez-Diaz on January 25, 1924 in Uriangato, GTO, Mexico and departed into eternal life with Jesus Christ on November 20, 2013. Juven was a loving father, husband, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza "Hope" Velasquez Diaz, his parents, his sisters, Jesus "Jesse"...
Connie Porrello
Nov 19, 2013
Connie Porrello, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Friday, November 22, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1357 NE 42nd Terr., Kansas City, MO 64116, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. Connie was born...
Quang Thanh Le
Nov 19, 2013
Mr. Quang Thanh Le, 32, passed away November 19, 2013. Visitation and Prayers will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 21, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, November 22, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Cremation will follow at 3 p.m.
Mary (Walker) Elliott
Nov 16, 2013
Mary (Walker) Elliott, born May 5, 1955, passed away Nov. 16, 2013, at NKC Hospital. Visitation will be Sat. Nov. 23, at 1p.m. with a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Bread of Life Church, 4711 NW Gateway, Riverside, MO 64150. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. Mary was preceded in death by her...
Sa Mael
Nov 13, 2013
Mr. Sa Mael, 75, passed away November 13, 2013. Visitation and Vigil services will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 21, and 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 22, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 23, at Church of the Holy Martyrs (Catholic), 7801 Paseo, Kansas...
Lydia Drab
Nov 12, 2013
Lydia Drab, 89, Kansas City, MO, passed away November 12, 2013. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 16, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 1029 Bennington Ave., Kansas City, MO 64126, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow the services. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com. Lydia was born July 14,...
Joann Nguyen
Nov 12, 2013
JoAnn Nguyen, 56, Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Visitation and Prayers will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, November 14, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by cremation at 12 p.m.
Edna Wade
Nov 4, 2013
Edna Wade, 96, Kansas City, MO, passed away November 4, 2013. Graveside services will be 2:45 p.m. Saturday, November 9, at Mount Moriah Cemetery South, 10507 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131. Edna was born August 11, 1917 in Searcy County, AR to Clarence and Bertha Knee. She worked over 40 years as a comptroller for Swift & Co. /...
Josephine Loporto
Nov 4, 2013
Josephine LoPorto, 92, of Leawood, KS, passed away Monday, November 4, 2013. Josephine was born February 18, 1921 in Kansas City, MO to Dominic and Congetta Saragusa. She married the love of her life, Frank LoPorto, in 1937, and selflessly devoted her life to the good of her family. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals and baking...
Manuel Garcia
Nov 1, 2013
Manuel Garcia of Columbus Park passed away Friday, November 1, 2013. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 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 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 6, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri...
Frank "Black" Marsalla
Oct 29, 2013
Frank "Black" Marsalla, 85, Kansas City, MO, passed away comfortably at his home on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, surrounded by family, friends and hospice. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. Friday, November 1, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in...
Joseph Mazzeffe Jr.
Oct 29, 2013
Joseph Mazzeffe Jr., 73, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at St. Luke's Northland Hospital. Visitation will begin with the Rosary at 4 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. Friday, November 1, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Family and friends will gather on Saturday, November 2, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church,...
Mary Sue Mancuso
Oct 26, 2013
Mary Sue Mancuso, 79, passed away October 26, 2013 at NorthCare Hospice House. Funeral services were private. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, John B.V. Mancuso. She is survived by her sons, Mike Mancuso and John F. Mancuso. The family would like to thank the doctors and staffs of North Kansas City Hospital and NorthCare Hospice House for...
Rosalie (Costanza) Orr
Oct 25, 2013
Rosalie (Costanza) Orr, 61, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 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 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit...
Frances Lopez
Oct 24, 2013
Francisca Maria "Frances" Lopez, 83, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013, at her home. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday, October 27, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m.. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 28, at St. Anthony Catholic Church,...
John "Chief" Korzinowski
Oct 22, 2013
John Edward "Chief" Korzinowski, 89, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Friday, October 25, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 309 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. Cremation will follow the services. A Celebration of Life will be held 12-5 p.m. Saturday, October 26, at...
Katherine Rose Pace
Oct 21, 2013
Katherine Rose Pace, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 21, 2013. Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, October 23, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Katherine was born September...
Robert "Bobby" Cutshall Jr.
Oct 18, 2013
Robert "Bobby" Cutshall Jr., 58, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, October 21, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Cremation will follow the services. Bobby was born November 14, 1954, in Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in...
Debra Ann Giordano-Keim
Oct 17, 2013
Debra Ann Giordano-Keim, 50, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 at St. Luke's Northland Hospital. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Sunday, October 20, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. Family and friends will meet on Monday, October 21, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church,...
Samuel "Sam" Cavallaro
Oct 16, 2013
Samuel "Sam" Cavallaro, 66, Kansas City MO passed away October 16, 2013. Memorial Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Sam would wake up every day, go out to get the paper and a cup of coffee, and hang out with his friend Henry. He would then...
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