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Cynthia Ann Nigro

Cynthia Ann Nigro

August 5, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Cynthia Nigro, 73, of Kansas City, Missouri. On August 5, 2024, Cynthia was taken from us unexpectedly in a tragic accident.

Cynthia was born on August 16, 1950, to Vivian and Ciro "Buddy" Paladino in Kansas City, Missouri.  She is survived...

Joseph Michael Filardo

Joseph Michael Filardo

August 5, 2024

Joseph Michael Filardo, 62, passed away August 5, 2024. Services will be held on Monday, August 12, at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty, MO. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to St. James Parish; First...

Isabella Liberto Patnett

Isabella Liberto Patnett

August 1, 2024

Isabella Liberto Patnett, 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, August 1, 2024.  The Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m., followed by a Visitation from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 6, at Passantino Bros. Funeral home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64124.  The Mass of Christian Burial will occur at...

Kaitlyn Han Nguyen

Kaitlyn Han Nguyen

July 28, 2024

Kaitlyn Han Nguyen, 24, passed away July 28, 2024. Visitation and Prayer will be Friday, August 2, at Chua Quan Am Buddhist Temple. Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 3, at Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City North.

Phillip Joseph Fontana

Phillip Joseph Fontana

July 28, 2024

Phillip Joseph Fontana, 74, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, from complications incurred after a catastrophic fall.

Born May 1, 1950, at St. Mary's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, to Frank J. Fontana, a maintenance foreman for Trans World Airlines, and Margaret M. (Scimeca) Fontana, a homemaker par excellence, Phil lived in the Kansas...

Jo Anna Cherrito

Jo Anna Cherrito

July 26, 2024

Jo Anna Cherrito, 79, of Kansas City, MO, left this world surrounded by family and loved ones on Friday, July 26, 2024, at NorthCare Hospice House of Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 31, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Family and friends are invited to gather for the Visitation from...

Nancy A. Aufner

Nancy A. Aufner

July 22, 2024

Nancy A. Aufner, 74, of Independence, MO passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at her home. Entombment will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at Mount Olivet Mausoleum in Raytown, MO.

Nancy was born October 20, 1949, in Salerno, Italy and came to Kansas City in 1957. She was a beautician...

Marion Saladino

Marion Saladino

July 19, 2024

Marion C. Saladino, fondly known as Sal, was born on January 8th, 1940, and peacefully passed away on July 19th, 2024, in Kansas City.

Sal grew up in Northeast Kansas City and was the oldest of three children. He graduated from Northeast High School. In October 1960, he married his beloved wife Agnes,...

Carl David Moser

Carl David Moser

July 18, 2024

Carl David Moser, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, at the age of 85.

Born on October 12, 1938, Carl grew up to lead a life filled with dedication and love. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961 aboard...

Carolyn Rose Demarco

Carolyn Rose Demarco

July 17, 2024

Carolyn Rose (Giacone) DeMarco, 93, passed away July 17, 2024.

Carrie was born April 27, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Margaret (Anch) and Charles Giacone. She was a wonderful homemaker; her cooking and baking skills were unparalleled. She didn't often sit still and was always cleaning, polishing, washing and ironing...

Anthony Joseph Lombardo, Sr.

Anthony Joseph Lombardo, Sr.

July 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Anthony Lombardo announces his passing to eternal glory on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the age of 85.

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...

Ralph "Lonnie" Switzer, Jr.

Ralph "Lonnie" Switzer, Jr.

July 15, 2024

Ralph "Lonnie" Alonzo Switzer, Jr., 77, passed away July 15, 2024. Lonnie was born August 3,1946 in Kansas City, MO to Ralph and Julia Switzer. He attended Guardian Angles until the Switzer Family moved to West Concord where they joined Visitation Parish and School. He attended De La Salle High School and graduated in 1965. After high...

Darrell Robert Moffit

Darrell Robert Moffit

July 14, 2024

Darrell Robert Moffit, age 61, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away July 14, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Darrell was born to Robert and Eileen (Kaczor) Moffit in Kansas City, MO and grew up in Raytown. He graduated from Raytown High School and went to work with his father at Moffit...

Gilbert Raymond Hughes

Gilbert Raymond Hughes

July 12, 2024

Gilbert Raymond Hughes

Initial arrival: March 22nd, 1944

Final departure: July 12th, 2024

Gilbert Raymond Hughes transitioned to his next destination at home with his adoring wife, Bobbi Baker-Hughes at his side.

Gilbert lived a long, adventurous life full of love,...

Barbara Ann Nuccio

Barbara Ann Nuccio

July 12, 2024

Barbara Ann Nuccio, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024, at the age of 89.

Barbara was born September 25, 1934, to Neil and Anna (Latta) Fredrick, growing up on Kansas City's East Side and graduating from East High School.

She met and fell in...

David Paul Kimminau

David Paul Kimminau

July 11, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of David P. Kimminau, age 73, on July 11, 2024. David passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on October 12, 1950, in Washington, MO, to Herbert P. and Mary Lee (Brinkmann) Kimminau. He graduated from St....

Theresa Ann Zicarelli

Theresa Ann Zicarelli

June 29, 2024

Theresa Ann Zicarelli, 93, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024, surrounded by family and love.

Theresa was born May 21, 1931, to Jack and Katie (Civella) Distefano. She attended Karnes School followed by Manual High School where she was part of the 1948 graduating class. Theresa loved all sports including volleyball, basketball,...

Doil Lee Dover

Doil Lee Dover

June 24, 2024

Doil Lee Dover, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, died peacefully on June 24, 2024 at his home in the Kansas City Northland. Doil was a deeply kind and generous man. His self-effacing demeanor belied his keen intelligence, determination and tremendous business acumen. He will be terribly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Dui Van Pham

Dui Van Pham

June 21, 2024

Mr. Dui Van Pham, 73, passed away June 21, 2024. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27; and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Family & Friends will gather on Saturday, June 29, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, where the Funeral Mass will begin at...

John Salvator Manichia

John Salvator Manichia

June 20, 2024

John Salvator Manichia, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on June 20, 2024, at the age of 83. John was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Josephine (Pisano) Manichia; his two sisters Marie Manichia (Zicarelli) and Josephine Manichia; and his brother Joe Manichia.

John graduated from Northeast High School and soon...

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