Obituaries

February 8, 2021

Roy White, 89, of Gladstone, MO passed away peacefully February 8, 2021, at NorthCare Hospice House.

Roy, also known as Smiley or Sonny Boy, had a contagious smile and never knew a stranger. His biggest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

Roy was preceded...

February 7, 2021

Maria de Carmen Wiseman, 76, of Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2021, her 53 rd wedding anniversary.

Carmen was born October 10, 1944 in Sinton, Texas, to Jose and Delores Rodriquez. She grew up in Sinton and was the first in her family to graduate from...

February 4, 2021

Susan A. Barreca, 66, of Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, February 4 th , 2021. Her husband, Ralph J. Barreca Jr. , 69, passed away five days later, on Tuesday, February 9 th , 2021.  Family and friends will gather for services for Susan and Ralph on Thursday, February 18th, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1357...

February 3, 2021

Arthur Andrew "Andy" Packard was born October 11, 1941 in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Arthur Andreopoulos and Fleurette (Beauregard) Kennedy (Josiah Hutchinson Kennedy). Andy left this earth 79 years later on February 3, 2021.

Andy was preceded in death by his wife Annette "Toni" (Cambiano) Packard , and older siblings Marjorie (Packard)...

February 1, 2021

Virginia Ruth Stanley, 79, passed away February 1, 2021.

Complete obituary and service schedule will be published soon at www.passantinobros.com

February 1, 2021

Josephine Marie Rockford, Jo Marie to everyone, age 76, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away February 1st, 2021.  She was celebrated during a private Mass Saturday, February 6th at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with her immediate family.

Jo Marie was born January 27th, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri.  She was preceded in death...

January 29, 2021

Robert Bryan Jenkins, born September 17, 1954 to the late Mary Francis Rago Jenkins and Marion Donald Jenkins, passed away January 29, 2021 at the age of 66. He leaves behind his sister Marcelene Ricklefs and husband John; sister Roxanne Dickens and husband TJ; and brother Donald T. Jenkins, all of Kansas City; six nephews Cameron, Clint,...

January 27, 2021

David Wayne Miller, Jr., 59, passed away January 27, 2021.

David was born September 10, 1961, to David Wayne Sr. and Mary Joan (Tulipana) Miller. He attended Northeast High School and Chadron State College on a music scholarship. He was an excellent carpenter, an avid Chief's fan, and was a 'free spirit' whose...

January 25, 2021

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Nani, Sister, Aunt and Friend, Valerie Anita Lipari passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the age of 68.

Valerie was born on July 12, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to Willa Maxine Hankins and Carl Lipari.

She was a long-time resident of Northeast...

January 24, 2021

Mrs. Hoa Thi Nguyen, 90, passed away January 24, 2021. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Friday, January 29, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 30, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, 7801 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131, followed by burial at Mount...

January 23, 2021

Samuel Anthony Donnici, 64, Kansas City, MO, passed away on January 23, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital from complications caused by COVID. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 12 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Gladstone, MO. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery.

January 21, 2021

Anthony C. Giglione, age 90, of Leawood, KS, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at St Joseph Medical Center. The Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m. on January 28th at the Church of the Nativity, 3800 W 119th St., Leawood, KS 66209, followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet...

January 20, 2021

Tony Cook, 66, passed away January 20, 2021. Visitation & Prayer will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, January 28, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by cremation.

January 18, 2021

Peter Anthony Donnici, 80, passed away January 18, 2021.

Pete was born in Kansas City, MO on March 12, 1940, to the late Tony and Rose (Grego) Donnici. He was a 1957 graduate of De La Salle before receiving a bachelor's degree from Rockhurst College and a master's from the University of Kansas....

January 14, 2021

Joseph John Taibi Jr. 62, of Independence, MO, passed away January 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Virginia Taibi. Joe was a hard-working family man who loved life and his best friend, Joe III, his son.

Joe leaves behind his wife Debbie, his son Joseph III, his older brother...

January 14, 2021

Pauline A. Bonomo, 87, peacefully departed this life on January 14, 2021.

Pauline was born in Eminence, MO on November 22, 1933 to the late James and Emma Kile. She was preceded in death by two husbands, John Sola and Tom Bonomo; her son Ralph Sola; and grandson Giovanni Sola. She is survived...

January 14, 2021

Nadine Cacioppo, 88, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Masks and social distancing are required for the services. For those unable to attend in person, the funeral...

January 13, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Rosalie Victoria Santellan, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the age of 75.

Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents Maria and Apoinar Santellan. She is survived by her loving partner Beto; her children Bobby, Chris, Monica, and Johnny;...

January 10, 2021

Frank Anthony Pittala, 78, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at St. Luke's Northland Hospital. A private military burial with his immediate family and siblings will be held.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents Salvatore "Sam" Pittala and Kelly Pittala; and brother Carl Joseph Pittala. He is survived by his loving...

January 8, 2021

Rose Marie Salpietro, 97, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021.  Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. with the Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 15, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Rose Marie was born March 29, 1923 in Kansas City, MO.  She was...