Obituaries

May 29, 2020

Mary Katherine Cimino was born on November 16, 1926 in Kansas City, MO. She passed away peacefully at the age of 93 while residing at Villa Saint Francis in Olathe, KS, on May 29, 2020.

Beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend to all who knew her, Mary was happiest when she was...

May 28, 2020

Our sweet, beautiful angel, Connie Rose "Nani" Haggerty, entered Heaven on May 28th, 2020, as her loving family prayed the Holy Rosary together. Nani was the mother of ten children and thirty-three grandchildren, whom she loved and adored and who loved and adored her in return.

Nani was born on January 31, 1939,...

May 25, 2020

Nicholas Joe "Nick" Tricarico, 59, passed away May 25, 2020. A celebration of Nick's life will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124.

Nick was born September 17, 1960, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Louis and Helen (Stanton) Tricarico. He...

May 25, 2020

On May 25th, 2020, the world lost an extraordinary man, Victor Emmanuel Nigro, at the age of 89, of Leawood, KS. Although his body laid to rest in Leawood, Victor would want you to know that his heart will forever live on in the North End. Victor's last days on earth were completely oblivious to COVID-19 mandates...

May 24, 2020

Frank Joseph Armato, 91, died Sunday morning, May 24, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital from. The cause was COVID-19.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the funeral will be conducted virtually. The service will be made available via Facebook live from St. Gabriel Catholic Church Saturday, May 30. The Rosary will be prayed...

May 22, 2020

Richard Dale "Jake" Jacoby, 68, passed away May 22, 2020. He is survived by his wife Rhonda, his daughter Shanna, and his grandson Vince.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com

May 20, 2020

Paul Anthony Mancuso, 54, of Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, May 20th, 2020. Paul was born on June 13th, 1965 to John and Margaret (Mangiaracina) Mancuso. He was a 1984 graduate of St. Pius X High School in Kansas City, MO. Paul married his wife Charlene Vazzano on November 21st, 1992. They later had two sons,...

May 19, 2020

Mr. Tran Quang Bui, 81, passed away May 19, 2020. Visitation and Prayer will be 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 22, and 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. Social Distancing guidelines will be followed.

May 19, 2020

Mrs. Xuan Thi Phan, 79, passed away May 19, 2020. Visitation & Rosary will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 29, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, 7801 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. Burial will follow...

May 15, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Mae (Steele) Holt, after suffering with Alzheimer's disease, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020, at the age of 77 years.

Patricia will be lovingly remembered by her three children, David Holt, Nancy Miller, and Lorraine Holt; eight grandchildren, Rocket Miller, Crystal McComas,...

May 10, 2020

Luella Marie Giangalanti, 82, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020. Due to the current pandemic, funeral services will be private with burial at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Elara Caring Hospice.

Marie was born November 23, 1937, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Jack and Mary (Messina) Giangalanti...

May 9, 2020

Geraldine J. "Gerry" Shepherd, 92, passed away May 9, 2020. Due to the current pandemic, funeral services are private with burial at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery.

Gerry was born January 1, 1928, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Fred and Josephine (Ciarlelli) Reale. She worked as a toll collector at the Broadway...

May 6, 2020

Cynthia L. Johnson, 64, Kansas City, KS, passed away May 6, 2020. Due to the current pandemic, funeral services are private.

Cynthia was born February 21, 1956, in Kansas City, MO. Everyone she met loved her. She loved to dance, laugh, and have a good time but mostly she enjoyed spending time with...

May 4, 2020

Jerry Garafolo, 75, of Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away at the Kansas City Hospice House on May 4, 2020. He was born June 26, 1944 and was a 1962 graduate of Northeast High School. He was preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Rose (Achille) Garafolo, and his brother Joseph Garafolo. Rest in peace dear...

May 2, 2020

Eleanor Beatrice "Bea" Lograsso went to meet Jesus on May 2, 2020. Born August 20, 1926, to Ray and Lola Schaefer, Bea spent her life in service to God and those she came into contact with.

Bea was preceded in death by her husband Leo. She is survived by her baby sister, Judy...

May 1, 2020

Miguel Vaca, 90, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 1, 2020. Private burial at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Elaine, his children & family.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com

April 30, 2020

Florine N. (Ferrantelle) Arnone, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on April 30, 2020.

Florine worked as an EEG Technician at the old General Hospital (now known as Truman Medical Center) for many years and retired only to go back and retire several more times. She was also president and founder of...

April 28, 2020

Antoinette Marie Guerra, 29, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital with her family at her side. Funeral Services are private with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Antoinette was born June 23, 1990, in Kansas City, MO, to Juan "Manuel" and Margaret Rose (Battaglia) Guerra. In her earlier...