Obituaries

Feb 6, 2024

David Wayne Blackman, 70, of Lathrop, MO, passed away February 6, 2024, as the result of a four-wheeler accident.

David was born May 10, 1953, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Russell and Frances Blackman. He was a proud blood donor for many years and had donated over eight gallons of blood...

Feb 4, 2024

Ms. Nu Thi Bui, 87, passed away February 4, 2024. Visitation and Prayer will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15 & Friday, February 16 at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, at Church of the Holy Martyrs. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in...

Jan 30, 2024

Joe Monachino, Sr., age 86, of Kansas City, died peacefully on January 30, 2024, in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Joe was born on February 6, 1937, in Elba, NY to Onofrio and Rose Monachino.  He earned his BA from Northwest Missouri State University and his master's in education from UMKC.  He...

Jan 26, 2024

Virginia Day, 62, passed away on January 26, 2024, at her home in Sugar Creek, MO.

She leaves behind six children: Troy (39), Mac (38), Carolyn (37), Jennifer (36), Ashley (32), and Lindsay (28); many grandchildren; several sisters; and one brother. She was preceded in death by her mother Mildred Fairest (nee Morlock),...

Jan 24, 2024

Alicia L. "Alice" Kirkpatrick was born on May 28, 1943, to Juan and Ascension Alvarez, in historic Northeast Kansas City, Missouri, where she was one of 13 children. She started her career at Factory Motor Parts and retired after 18 years. Alice then devoted her time to making a difference at St. Anthony's Parish and oversaw the...

Jan 23, 2024

Vincent Joseph Galate, 85, of Gladstone, Missouri, died peacefully at his home January 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Vince was born July 3, 1938, to Joseph and Emanuella "Nellie" Galate. He was raised in Kansas City's Northeast community, where he learned the values that would come to define his life: pride, respect...

Jan 22, 2024

Richard Nguyen (Nguyen Dang Ba), 94, passed away January 22, 2024. Services will be held at Church of the Holy Martyrs. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, with the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery

Jan 21, 2024

Steven Louis Ferrara, 32, passed away January 21, 2024. Services were private at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Sal and Ruth Ferrara; his sons, Evan and Austin; siblings, Jean and Sam; and aunt, Rose Marie South.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com

Jan 19, 2024

Nicholas Todd Grazier, 47, of Kansas City, Missouri, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his home.

Nick is survived by the love of his life, Elisa Wurth; sister, Brenda (Forrest) Schreier; nieces and nephews, Christopher (Melissa), Katie, Caleb, Kylee, Grace, Jo and Jesse; uncle,...

Jan 19, 2024

Before dawn on Friday, January 19, 2024, Marion Louis Rockford finished his battle with cancer and its related complications, to join God and the angels in heaven. According to his wishes, he was surrounded by family under hospice care at home.

Born September 3rd, 1946, Marion was the son of Lena Saladino Rockford...

Jan 18, 2024

Margaret Ann Basgall, age 91, passed away January 18 in Cary, North Carolina. She was born on November 20, 1932 in Kansas City, MIssouri, where she spent most of her life.

Margaret Ann was an accomplished artist, teacher, gardener and baker. She started her career at WDAF-TV, the first television station in Kansas...

Jan 18, 2024

Maurice Garcia Orozco, 76, passed away January 18, 2024.

Maurice was born February 1, 1947, in Dallas, Texas to the late Manuel and Victoria Orozco. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as a cook. After his honorable discharge, he worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation. He was...

Jan 18, 2024

Catherine Louise McManis, 77, passed away January 18, 2024. Services will be held on Thursday, January 25, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. Entombment will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery Mausoleum.

Jan 17, 2024

Patricia Kathryn (O'Connor) Janacaro, "Patti", was born April 28, 1949, to John and Luella O'Connor and passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024.

Patti was a lifetime resident of the Kansas City Northland area.  She graduated from St. Pius X High School in 1967, where she fell in love with her high school...

Jan 13, 2024

Pamela A. Chadd, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 13, 2024.

Pamela was born on December 30, 1942, in Sydney, Australia and spent most of her life in the Kansas City area. She loved to bake, sew, and take care of her animals.

Feisty Pamela is...

Jan 11, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Kosorog Hempstead, born November 20, 1940, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, with her family all around her and her niece and nephew holding her hand. Services will be held on Saturday, January 20, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The Rosary will be prayed at 8:30 a.m. followed by Visitation at 9:00 a.m. and...

Jan 9, 2024

Erik Hanvelt was the beloved son of Randy and Gloria Hanvelt. Brother to Janelle Haggett (husband Sean). Supportive and loving husband to Angela and a cherished father to Constanze, Coleson, Amelia, and Polly and grandfather to Iris and Clara. Born on March 19th, 1968, his sudden departure occurred on January 9th of 2024. Erik's life was an...

Jan 9, 2024

Dominick "Scoots" Scudiero, 96, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 9, 2024.

Dominick was born May 25, 1927, in Kansas City to Alfred and Rose Scudiero. Dominick was known to most as "Scoots" and would always tell the story of how that name came to be....

Jan 3, 2024

Mary Rose (Imperiale) Sorrentino passed away Wednesday January 3rd, 2024, at New Mark Care Center at the age of 95. Services will be held on Thursday, January 11th at St. Therese Catholic Church, 7207 NW Hwy 9, Kansas City, MO 64152. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m....

Jan 2, 2024

Constantinos "Gus" Theofanis Kollias, 85, of Kansas City, Missouri saw his last sunset on January 2, 2024.

Gus saw his first sunrise on December 12th, 1938, in Athens, Greece. He was the youngest child of seven, born to parents Theofanis Kollias and Panayiota Madourou.

Gus grew up very poor...