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Marguerite Jo. Shortino

Marguerite Jo. Shortino

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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...

Salvatore F. Palma

Salvatore F. Palma

December 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...

Frances M. Degrado

Frances M. Degrado

December 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

Mary (Cipiti) Vincent

Mary (Cipiti) Vincent

December 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...

Rosa Maria Gonzales

Rosa Maria Gonzales

December 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,...

Ton Ba Le

Ton Ba Le

December 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.

Christopher John Baker

Christopher John Baker

December 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...

Bai Van Le

Bai Van Le

November 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.

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