Obituaries

August 21, 2023

Alan James Latta, 73, passed away August 21, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center from complications following heart surgery.

Al was born May 27, 1950, in Manhattan, New York, to the late Albert Mohfanz and Frances Cavasenno. After graduating high school in 1968, he joined the Marine Corps. and was honorably...

August 21, 2023

Glenn Boxwell, 74, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023.

Glenn was born on March 24, 1949, in Fort Scott, Kansas, and grew up in the Kansas City area, graduating from Lee's Summit High School in 1967.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged.  ...

August 20, 2023

Sadiki Sirivesi, 40, passed away August 20, 2023. Services will be held at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 1. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 2, at the Funeral Home, followed by burial at Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City North.

August 18, 2023

Jioseppina Armato (also known as Guiseppina, Pina, Penny, and most lovingly as Nani / Nonina) was born on December 18th, 1929, in Cefalu, Sicily, to Guiseppe and Maria Grazia Filippone. She passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18th, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Pina came to the United States in January of 1954...

August 15, 2023

Mark Phillip Ross, 59, tragically lost his life on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. We are deeply saddened by the loss of our husband, son, brother, father, uncle and friend. If you were lucky enough to know Mark, you were blessed to know the most happy, loving and jovial man.

Mark was born on...

August 14, 2023

Robert Gerard Schneider, 66, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023, surrounded by his family. Rob was born to Karl and Mary Suzanne Schneider on July 19, 1957, in Kansas City, MO. The eldest of seven children, Rob will be dearly missed.

Rob grew up in Oakview, MO, and attended St. Charles Borromeo...

August 10, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Paul Fornelli, the second of eleven children was born to James and Margaret Fornelli, on August 29, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. As the 2nd oldest of 11 siblings, he was a mentor and protector to his younger siblings.  When he was a teenager, he effortlessly glided into the spotlight as a dancer on the Jim...

August 9, 2023

Marietta Carlene (Amaro) Wimmer, 84, of Kansas City MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

Marietta was born January 1, 1939, in Kansas City to Carl "Kayo" Amaro and Virginia (Belmonte) Amaro and was a lifelong area resident. She retired from Bank of Jacomo and was a former member of St....

August 8, 2023

Dwanda June Corazzin Dray (nee Beegle) was born June 1, 1931, in Tallapoosa, Missouri, to Thurman Raymond Beegle and Zella Marie Beegle. She passed away August 8, 2023, at the age of 92.

Dwanda was preceded in death by her three brothers Wayne, Jerry, and Donald Beegle, and sister Ellen Willene White. Dwanda...

August 8, 2023

In Loving Memory of Victor Joseph Mancuso, 64, who peacefully passed away on August 8, 2023, at KU Medical Center, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on February 21, 1959, Victor was a dedicated lifelong resident of the historic Columbus Park Neighborhood, a place he held dear to his heart.

Victor was preceded...

August 2, 2023

Kathryn Louise Topi, 103, passed away on August 2, 2023, at her home of 78 years.

Kathryn was born October 21, 1919, in Wellington, MO, to the late Fountain and Nonie Blair. She was a lifelong resident of Northeast Kansas City and was a 1938 graduate of Northeast High School. She married John...

August 1, 2023

Margaret Brancato, 79, passed away August 1, 2023. The Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 p.m. followed by Visitation 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 7, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at White Chapel...

July 30, 2023

Anthony Joseph Perniciaro, 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Anthony was preceded in death by his father Joseph, mother Carrie, wife Lynn, brother Joe, sister Carol, and grandson Anthony Vincent. He is survived by his sons Joseph and Anthony; granddaughter Christina; grandson Anthony "Nino"; and...

July 27, 2023

Vito Calia, a loving husband, an amazing dad, and a wonderful papa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed peacefully on July 27, 2023, at the age of 99. Vito will always be remembered for his love of life, his laughter, and his goodness of heart.

At his request, there will be no services....

July 27, 2023

George A. "Moe" Lago, 85, of Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away July 27, 2023. Services will be held on Wednesday, August 2, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to...

July 25, 2023

Esperanza Ruiz Vaca Jimenez, 92, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Lutheran Hospice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, surrounded by family and friends. She was born March 14, 1931, and was from Kansas City, Missouri. She enjoyed the KC Chiefs.

Esperanza was preceded in death by her parents...

July 20, 2023

Mr. Thoai Khac Vo, 82, passed away July 20, 2023. 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, July 28; and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 29. Cremation will follow.

July 20, 2023

David Castro, 100, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery.

David was born in...

July 16, 2023

Peter Timothy Duc Hoang, 29, passed away July 16, 2023. Visitation and prayer will be 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, at Church of the Holy Martyrs. Burial will be in California.

July 10, 2023

Mary Frances Carrillo passed away on Monday, July 10th, 2023, at the age of 74. Family and friends will honor her life on Friday, July 21st, 2023, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home.  The visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the Rosary at 1:30pm.  The procession will immediately follow to Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. Following the burial,...