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Peter Joseph Simone

Peter Joseph Simone

Jun 12, 2025

Peter Joseph Simone passed away at home, comforted by his family, on June 12, 2025.  Pete battled lung cancer for several months, while maintaining an active role in the lives of his family and friends. In May, he achieved his goal of attending his grandsons' graduations.  He continued his trademark witty retorts and strong opinions until the...

Frances M. Saluto

Frances M. Saluto

Jun 6, 2025

Frances M. Saluto died peacefully and smiling on June 6th, 2025. The Rosary will be prayed at 5:00 p.m. followed by Visitation from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13 at St. Anthony's...

Frances Mary (Pascuzzi) Lombardo

Frances Mary (Pascuzzi) Lombardo

Jun 5, 2025

Surely Your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever." Psalm 23:6 (ESV)

It is with both sadness, and blessed assurance in our Lord & Savior Christ Jesus, that the family of Frances Mary (Pascuzzi) Lombardo, age 86,...

Alex Picone

Alex Picone

Jun 1, 2025

Alexander Joseph Picone passed away June 1, 2025, at the age of 82.

Alex was born November 25, 1942, in Kansas City, MO.  He was a devoted husband, father and papa. Alex married Judy Kay Burbey on August 31, 1963.  This August they were looking forward to celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary.

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Marie L. Brancato

Marie L. Brancato

May 31, 2025

Marie L. Brancato, age 75, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025.

Born in Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa, on July 22, 1949, Marie was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Antonietta Ventura. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 50 years, Philip Brancato.

A...

Kevin Tran

Kevin Tran

May 30, 2025

Kevin Tran passed away May 30, 2025, at the age of 31. Visitation and Prayer will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6; and 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery.

Barbara J. Blackman

Barbara J. Blackman

May 28, 2025

Barbara J. Blackman, born December 1, 1947, at Saint Luke's Hospital to the late William Tracy Brislin and Emily Pauline (Taylor) Brislin, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at Saint Luke's Hospice House.

Barbara attended Thatcher Elementary, Northeast Junior High, and was a proud graduate of Northeast High School, Class of 1965....

Mary Ann (Lombardo) Bostwick

Mary Ann (Lombardo) Bostwick

May 24, 2025

Mary Ann (Lombardo) Bostwick, age 95, 6024 N. Spruce Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on the 24th of May 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospice in West Palm Beach, Florida. Services will be held on Friday, June 6, at St. Gabriel Archangel Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m....

Mary Lou Hutsler

Mary Lou Hutsler

May 24, 2025

Mary Lou Hutsler passed away May 24, 2025, at the age of 82. Services will be held on Saturday, May 31, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Prayer Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Mary Lou was born December 13,...

Martha Duran Marmolejo

Martha Duran Marmolejo

May 24, 2025

Martha Duran Marmolejo passed away May 24, 2025, at the age of 73. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, May 31, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home,

Martha was born January 17, 1952, to the late Andres...

Denh Sau Lau

Denh Sau Lau

May 24, 2025

Mrs. Denh Sau Lau passed away May 24, 2025, at the age of 92. Visitation and Prayer will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29; and 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

Nancy Jo Spero Bruscato

Nancy Jo Spero Bruscato

May 21, 2025

Nancy Jo Spero Bruscato, 68, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 6, 1957, in Kansas City, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Mary Jo Serrone and Nick Louis Spero. Nancy cherished her role as a loving sister and best...

Michael Samuel Persell

Michael Samuel Persell

May 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Michael Samuel Persell

Michael beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025. He was married to Maria for 42 wonderful years.

Michael was a proud member of Pipefitters Local 533 and the retired business owner of Commercial Refrigeration. Known...

Glenda Gail Dimaggio

Glenda Gail Dimaggio

May 20, 2025

Glenda Gail "GG" (Eppert) DiMaggio passed away on May 20, 2025, at the age of 89.

Born on March 16, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri to Undine and Harlow Eppert. Glenda graduated from East high school where she developed and maintained friendships that lasted till present day. Glenda was a secretary for State...

James "Mickey" Muschietty

James "Mickey" Muschietty

May 19, 2025

James "Mickey" Muschietty, age 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025. Services will be held on Tuesday, May 27, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Mickey was born...

Rose Sarah Cook

Rose Sarah Cook

May 15, 2025

Rose Sarah (Falco) Cook, 92, passed away on May 15, 2025, at St. Anthony's Memory Care, with loved ones nearby.

Rose was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 11, 1933, the second of four children born to the late John and Sadie (Pisciotta) Falco. Her siblings include Carl Falco (Joann), Rosalie Ross...

Scott Buffa, Sr.

Scott Buffa, Sr.

May 12, 2025

Scott Kennedy William Buffa, Sr., age 69, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully the morning of May 12, 2025, after more than two years of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and children. On Thursday, May 15, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m. followed...

Guglielmo "Bill" Gianchino

Guglielmo "Bill" Gianchino

May 11, 2025

Guglielmo "Bill" Gianchino of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 91.

Bill was born November 18,1933, to Santo and Georgia Gianchino, immigrants from Ragusa, Sicily. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Teresa; his daughter Vincie Armato; his brother Mario (Jane); and sister...

Katherine Dunker

Katherine Dunker

May 8, 2025

Katherine "Kay" Marie Dunker (Meyer), age 83, a former resident of Omaha, Nebraska,  passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Tiffany Springs Nursing and Rehab in Kansas City, Missouri.

Born on September 14, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Mary A. Meyer (Ruelberg) and Henry H. Meyer. Kay graduated from Central High...

Georgia Ann Tutorino

Georgia Ann Tutorino

Apr 30, 2025

Georgia Ann Tutorino passed away April 30, 2025, at the age of 91. Services will be held on Friday, May 9, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, give to a charity of your choice...

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