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Stanley Junior Hammer

Stanley Junior Hammer

Jan 7, 2023

Stanley Junior Hammer, born July 6, 1941 in Hartford City, Indiana, passed away January 7, 2023 at his home in Kansas City, Missouri.

Stanley retired from Ford Motor Co. after 45 years and had many side businesses. He was a hard worker who instilled his beliefs and work ethic in his children by...

Dorothy Josephine Simone

Dorothy Josephine Simone

Jan 6, 2023

Dorothy Josephine (Eggen) Simone, 90, of Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Kansas City Hospice House.

Dorothy was born January 16, 1932, in Jefferson City, MO to Herman and Lillian (Carel) Eggen. Her dad died in 1935 and she and her siblings were raised by their mom through...

Salvador Rascon Torres

Salvador Rascon Torres

Jan 6, 2023

Salvador Rascon "Pop" Torres, 90, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away January 6, 2023, at his home from prostate cancer.  Services will be held on Friday, January 13, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.  Cremation will follow the services. Memorial contributions can be made to...

Angelina Catherine Bonello

Angelina Catherine Bonello

Jan 4, 2023

Angelina Catherine Bonello, age 82, of Lee's Summit, MO went to meet her Savior Jesus Christ and reunite with all her deceased family members in Heaven on January 4, 2023 at Villages of Jackson Creek Nursing Home in Independence, MO after a long and courageous battle with dementia.

Services will be held on...

Thomas E. Jester, Jr.

Thomas E. Jester, Jr.

Jan 3, 2023

Thomas Edward Jester, Jr., 80, passed away January 3, 2023. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home.

Tom was born June 28, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Thomas Edward Jester, Sr., and Marianna Irene (Cottitta) Jester. He worked as...

Virginia Marie Sanchez

Virginia Marie Sanchez

Dec 30, 2022

Virginia Sanchez, 70, of Kansas City, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Virginia's two greatest loves were the Lord and family. She was always available to lend a loving heart and words of comfort for anyone in need. Virginia worked...

Anthony Anello

Anthony Anello

Dec 30, 2022

Anthony Anello, 97, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Friday, December 30 th , in Viaticum in his home with his family by his side. Services will be held on Friday, January 6 th at St Thomas More Catholic Church. Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Visitation at 10:00 a.m. and Funeral Mass...

Marguerite Jo. Shortino

Marguerite Jo. Shortino

Dec 29, 2022

Marguerite Jo. Shortino (Nuccio), 93, of Independence, Missouri, was welcomed into Heaven on Thursday, December 29th, 2022. She was born on June 17th, 1929, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

She was a faithful daughter, a loving and devoted wife, a selfless mother to eight children, and a doting Nana to...

Michael Joseph Molino

Michael Joseph Molino

Dec 28, 2022

Michael J. Molino sadly passed away December 28, 2022, at the age of 78, with his family and friends by his side at his home in Hollywood, Florida.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Sadie (Abbate) Molino, and his brother Ross Anthony Molino. He is survived by his wife...

Huong Van Nguyen

Huong Van Nguyen

Dec 28, 2022

Mr. Huong Van Nguyen, 83, passed away December 28, 2022. Visitation and Prayer will be 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Family and Friends will gather at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, at Church of the Holy Martyrs,...

Van Thi Huynh

Van Thi Huynh

Dec 27, 2022

Ms. Van Thi Nguyen, 78, passed away December 27, 2022. Visitation and Prayer will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, and 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 5, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, followed by burial at Terrace Park Cemetery.

Ralph Franklin Scott

Ralph Franklin Scott

Dec 23, 2022

Ralph Franklin Scott, 79, of St. Joseph, MO, passed away December 23, 2022. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 28, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. Inurnment will be 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens....

Michael J. Bua

Michael J. Bua

Dec 23, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful husband and father, Michael J. Bua, who passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022.

Mike was born November 26, 1927 and was the oldest child of Frank and Elizabeth (Rizzo) Bua. Both of his parents immigrated to the United States from Sicily in the early 1900s. He...

Grace Marie Jefferis

Grace Marie Jefferis

Dec 20, 2022

Grace Marie Jefferis, 51 years old of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away on December 20, 2022, in Fort Scott. Visitation will take place on January 2, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home located at 2117 Independence Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64124.

Grace Marie Jefferis was born on...

Kim Thi Bui

Kim Thi Bui

Dec 20, 2022

Ms. Kim Thi Bui, 36, passed away December 20, 2022. Visitations will be held 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church...

Rosalie Micheline Cicero

Rosalie Micheline Cicero

Dec 19, 2022

Rosalie Micheline (Lipari) Cicero, 100, passed away December 19, 2022. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 28, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Mausoleum.

Rosalie was born April 30, 1922 to Saverio (Sam) and...

Rosemary (Demarco) Seaton

Rosemary (Demarco) Seaton

Dec 18, 2022

Rosemary (DeMarco) Seaton, 71, passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Rosemary was born January 24, 1951, in Kansas City, MO, to Frank and Carolyn (Giacone) DeMarco. She was someone who touched the lives of those around her, no matter how brief their interactions may have been. She adored...

Helen A. Estevez

Helen A. Estevez

Dec 18, 2022

On December 18, 2022, Helen A. Estevez passed away peacefully. Services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 900 NE Shady Lane Dr., Kansas City, MO 64118.  Visitation will be held 10:00am-12:00pm. The Funeral Mass will immediately follow. The burial will follow the Mass in the First Responders Garden at...

Salvatore (Sam) Mentesana

Salvatore (Sam) Mentesana

Dec 18, 2022

On December 18, 2022, our father—Salvatore (Sam) Mentesana—left this world to join his wife, Teresa , of nearly 82 years, our mother, in heaven. He was 103 years old, and left quietly in his sleep, undoubtedly planning the reunion with his beloved spouse.

Dad was born October 6, 1919 in Campofelice, Sicily, and...

Connie Marie Costanzo

Connie Marie Costanzo

Dec 16, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Connie Marie Costanzo share with you the passing of our beloved family matriarch. Connie passed away peacefully at home with family surrounding her bedside December 16 th , 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Connie Marie was born on August 28 th , 1942, to...

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