Obituaries

Dec 13, 2022

Salvatore F. Palma, 84, of Gladstone, MO, passed away December 13, 2022.

Sal was born October 21, 1938, to Tony and Mary (Mingrone) Leone. Following his mother's death, he was adopted at one month of age by his uncle and aunt, Aremondo and Rose (Mingrone) Palma. He worked as a licensed pharmacist for...

Dec 11, 2022

Frances M. DeGrado, 92, passed away December 11, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, at Mount Olivet Mausoleum. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary (Anch) DeGrado.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com

Dec 4, 2022

Mary (Cipiti) Vincent, 101, passed away December 4, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery.

Mary was born November 1, 1921, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Nicolo and Josephine (Simone) Cipiti. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Dec 3, 2022

Rosa Maria Gonzales, 43, passed away December 3, 2022.

She was born February 6, 1979, in Kansas City, MO. Survivors include her mother Rachel Manjarrez; her brothers Juan Gonzales Jr. and Michael Gonzales; her daughters Jasmine Turner and Lanessa Gonzales Ayers; and her grandson Damon.

Pallbearers: Johnny, Gordy, Gabe,...

Dec 1, 2022

Mr. Ton Ba Le, 42, passed away December 1, 2022. Visitation & Prayer will be 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17; and 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 18, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

Dec 1, 2022

Christopher John Baker was born in Springfield, MO, on March 17, 1968, and passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 1, 2022, after suffering for two years with heart failure.

Chris attended St. Joseph's grade school in Springfield, then attended Holy Family in Independence, MO, where he was a basketball and volleyball...

Nov 30, 2022

Mr. Bai Van Le, 72, passed away November 30, 2022. Visitation & Prayer will be 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2; and 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

Nov 25, 2022

Ms. Tran Huyen Tran, 75, passed away November 25, 2022. Visitation & Prayer will be 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3; and 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 4, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

Nov 24, 2022

Donna Marie (Bruscato) Travis, 62, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on November 24, 2022.

Donna was born March 12, 1960, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Charles and Joyce Bruscato.  She graduated from St. Pius X High School.  Donna worked at Commerce Bank until her retirement.  She lived most of her...

Nov 23, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved husband, brother, and father, Alan Wayne Pierce.   Alan had been battling a series of illnesses for some time and on November 23, 2022, God wrapped his arms around him, leading him to eternal life, at the age of 66.

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Nov 21, 2022

Salvatore (Sam) Carl Maggio passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at the age of 76, surrounded by family and friends.

Sam was born on December 19, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri and was the third of three children to Jasper and Angela Maggio. Sam grew up and spent his entire life in...

Nov 21, 2022

Tien Trung Bui, age 45, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2022 due to cardiac arrest.

Born on June 20, 1977, Tien immediately filled the lives of those around him with joy. Tien graduated from the University of Missouri in 2003 with a degree in mechanical engineering.  He went...

Nov 19, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Barelli LaCapra, 90, passed away November 19, 2022. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

Betty was born May 24, 1932, in Kansas City, MO. She was...

Nov 18, 2022

Gloria Ann (Lamendola) Gautieri, 68, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2022. She was surrounded by her loved ones after an all too sudden and aggressive battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 911 E. Missouri Ave, Kansas City,...

Nov 14, 2022

It is with great sadness we share the passing of our much-loved family patriarch, Tony Mancini. Tony passed away peacefully with family by his side, November 14, 2022, at his home in Lee's Summit, MO.

Tony was born on January 31, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Tony and Lena (Leggio) Mancini. He...

Nov 14, 2022

It is with a heavy heart to announce the death of husband, father, and grandfather, Robert Edward Furnari. He passed away peacefully at his home in Gladstone, Missouri. Bob was born on November 29th of 1943 and peacefully died on November 14th in the year of Our Lord Jesus Christ 2022. He was two weeks away from...

Nov 10, 2022

Mrs. Mu Mu, 71, passed away November 10, 2022. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 14, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 12:15 p.m. at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery.

Nov 6, 2022

Mary Ann Mirabella, 85, passed away at her home on November 6, 2022, surrounded by family and friends.

Mary Ann was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 7, 1937, to the late Thomas and Eva (Patania) Circo. She worked many years for Commerce Bank before retiring, but mostly she was a devoted...

Nov 5, 2022

This is the story of a beautiful soul Beverly Jean (BJ) Messina. Who was born unto Sam and Beverly Messina. She was a daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend who was cherished and deeply loved - and by "deeply loved" I mean everyone who met her fell in love with her cheery smile that was always on...

Oct 30, 2022

Harry Lee Randle was born on August 25, 1954, and passed on from this life on October 30, 2022, at the age of 68. He is reunited with his late mother, Ms. Lillian Randle.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Karen Lee Randle; Keysean  Randle and Kenneth Randle; a host...