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Gary Jay Box
February 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Gary Jay Box. Born on January 14, 1959, in Independence, Missouri. Gary dedicated 35 years of his life to Antioch Amoco as a mechanic, followed by 10 years at Vic Austin Motorway before his retirement. As a young man, he took great pride in his time...
Patricia B. Rodriguez
February 5, 2025
Patricia B. Rodriguez passed away February 5, 2025, at the age of 92. Services will be held on Tuesday, February 18, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. Due to the expected weather, the burial will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, Mount Calvary...
Joseph M. Messina
February 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Joseph Michael Messina on February 3, 2025.
Joe was born on August 15, 1957, to Domonic and Rose (Saragusa) Messina in Kansas City, Missouri. After growing up in Kansas City, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Joe had a great love of...
Maria Hong Thi Nguyen
January 30, 2025
Hong was born on November 9, 1956, in Vinh Long, Vietnam. She moved in July 1997 from Saigon, Vietnam and made her home in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband and daughter.
A wonderful wife, mother, sister, and aunt, Hong was known for her warmth, kindness, and deep love for her family. She...
Dominick J. Orlando
January 26, 2025
Dominick J. Orlando passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 26, 2025.
Don was born on September 5, 1941, to Louis Orlando, Jr. and Nancy (Molinaro) Orlando. He was a lifelong Kansas City resident, graduating from Assumption Grade School and later DeLaSalle High School. A proud veteran, he served his country in...
Joseph M. Cannova
January 22, 2025
Joseph M. Cannova, 91, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away on January 22, 2025.
Joe was born on November 25, 1933, to Sam and Clara (Rima) Cannova. He was the eldest of three brothers. Joe attended Donnelly College and later served in the Navy as a medic aboard the USS Wasp aircraft carrier,...
Vincent P. Accurso
January 21, 2025
Vincent P. Accurso passed away on January 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Vince was born on August 2, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri to Giocchino (Jack) Accurso and Vicenzia (Jennie) Russo Accurso. As the only son with five older sisters, he was his father's pride and joy. Although his father tragically...
Jonathan Jordan Urness
January 20, 2025
Jonathan Jordan "Johnny" Urness, 31, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. with Mass at 10:00 on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 State Route 150, Lee's Summit, MO. Graveside Services will follow Mass at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. This will be...
Sam Risalvato
January 18, 2025
Salvatore Joseph "Sam" Risalvato, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, following years of declining health.
Sam was born May 28, 1960, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Joseph and Florence (Trombino) Risalvato. The family moved back to Kansas City in 1961, where Sam would reside...
Daniel M. Mchugh, Jr.
January 16, 2025
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Daniel M. McHugh, Jr. joined Edith L. McHugh (née Pulliam), his best friend and deceased wife, in heaven. His earthly family is bereft but relieved at the same time he is no longer suffering. He valiantly endured eight weeks of radiation and chemo treatments every Monday through Friday five days a week,...
Jeff Webb
January 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce that John (Jeff) Webb, 60, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2025.
Jeff Webb was born on December 29, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lou Ellen and William Webb. He grew up in Kansas City, cherished by his family and friends. Jeff graduated...
Thomas Joseph Cambiano
January 15, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Thomas Joseph Cambiano, 55, of Kansas City, MO. Thomas was born on November 21, 1969, to Michael and Rozanna Cambiano and went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2025.
Thomas attended Oak Park High School and St. Pius X...
James "Jimmy" Arredondo
January 13, 2025
James "Jimmy" Arredondo, age 67 passed away peacefully at his home in Kansas City, Missouri on January 13, 2025. Born in Detroit, Michigan on January 5, 1958, he is a graduate of University of Michigan and Wayne State University Law School. He is famously known for his love of law, politics, and all Michigan sports teams (excluding...
Jean Ruffolo
January 11, 2025
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of one of our cherished members of the American Daughters of Columbus, Georgia Jean (Sola) Ruffolo, who passed away on January 11, 2025.
She leaves behind her daughter Maria Jean Moore; grandchildren Taylor Moore (Betsey), and Michael Moore (Stacey); great-grandchildren Giuliana and Thomas...
Joseph Anthony Pileggi
January 10, 2025
Joseph "Joe" Pileggi was born January 22, 1969, to John and Anita Pileggi. He passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 10, 2025, just days shy of his 56th birthday, with his wife of 32 years, Michelle, by his side as well as his daughter and only child, Megan.
Joe was the...
Dennis Andrew Sharkey, Jr.
January 10, 2025
Dennis Andrew Sharkey, Jr., age 50, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 10, 2025, one day after his 50th birthday.
Dennis was born on January 9, 1975, to parents Dennis and Nancy. He grew up in the Northland area of Kansas City and attended Lakewood Elementary, Eastgate Middle School and was a 1993...
Vincenzo D'Angelo
January 9, 2025
Vincenzo D'Angelo passed away January 9, 2025, at the age of 77. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 15, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Vincenzo D'Angelo family in...
Jay Montaleone
January 7, 2025
Jasper "Jay" Joe Montaleone, age 69, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, three weeks shy of his 70th birthday.
Jay was born on January 28th,1955 to the late Frank and Frances (LaBella) Montaleone. He grew up in the Northeast area and attended Gladstone Elementary, Northeast Junior High, and was a 1973 graduate of...
Man Van Nguyen
January 3, 2025
Mr. Man Van Nguyen passed away January 3, 2025, at the age of 77. Services will be held at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation and prayer will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10th; 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 11th; and 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 12th. Cremation...
Mary Theresa Nigro
December 30, 2024
Mary Theresa (Battaglia) Nigro passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the age of 83, surrounded by family.
Mary was born on October 18, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri to Fannie (Lascuola) and John Battaglia. She grew up in the close-knit North End neighborhood of Kansas City near many other Italian-American families...
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