Obituaries

Apr 2, 2020

Joseph Anthony Gambino, 62, passed away April 2, 2020. He was cremated according to his wishes with burial at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery.

Joseph was born December 17, 1957, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Augustine "Stino" and Ann (Woods) Gambino. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Vincent and Mae...

Apr 1, 2020

Ragina Marie "Gina" Macaluso, 52, of the Kansas City, MO Northland, passed away at home on April 1, 2020 after a long battle with breast cancer.

Gina was born September 1, 1967 and grew up in the Northland. She was 1985 graduate of Winnetonka High School with academic honors. Gina worked at Van's...

Mar 28, 2020

James D. DeFrancesco "Jimmy D", 65, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on March 28, 2020, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Cremation has already taken place.

Jim was born April 20, 1954 in New Britain, CT to James L. and Rose (Criniti) DeFrancesco. He was a 1972 graduate of St....

Mar 25, 2020

Beatrice J. LaSala, 84, Kansas City MO, passed away March 25, 2020. Funeral Services are private with burial at Calvary Cemetery.

Beatrice began her amazing life's journey on August 8, 1935 in Kansas City, MO to Filippo and Herlinda Pernice. Her passion in life was her family and her faith. She married the...

Mar 25, 2020

Mary Helen Sorrentino has taken the eternal holiday she so earned.

Born Maria Elena Mendoza to Robert P. and Katherine Juarez Mendoza on May 27, 1948, passed into eternal peace on March 25, 2020 at KU Medical Center, surrounded by her husband of 53 years, Tom; and their three children, Anna Marie, Bobby...

Mar 25, 2020

Madeline Marie (Cupito) Love, 85, passed away March 25, 2020. Funeral Services are private with burial at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Smithville, MO.

Madeline was born July 20, 1934 in Kansas City, MO to the late Anthony Cupito and...

Mar 24, 2020

Sam Briscoe, 91 of Gladstone, MO, passed away March 24, 2020. Funeral Services will be private with burial at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

Sam was born September 7, 1928 in Kansas City, MO to Thomas and Carmella (Grego) Briscoe. Sam lived most of his life in the Historic Northeast area of Kansas City...

Mar 19, 2020

Robert Paul Kruger II, 64, of Independence, MO, passed away March 19, 2020.

Bob was born October 1, 1955 to the late Robert Paul and Grace Elizabeth (Brooks) Kruger. He was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Kruger. Survivors include his siblings, Gloria Corder of Nevada, Jody Craig of New Hampshire, Tina...

Mar 18, 2020

Josephine Abbott, 92, passed away March 18, 2020. Funeral Services are private with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Josephine was born December 12, 1927, to her thrilled parents Joseph and Sadie (Provenzo) Cherrito. She was the first born of the twin baby girls. Her twin Lucille (Cherrito) DiCapo and Josephine were inseparable. As...

Mar 17, 2020

Etta May Roberts, 81, Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away March 17, 2020. Funeral services and burial will be in Appleton City, MO.

Etta was born June 7, 1938, in Appleton City, MO to the late John Franklin and Leotta Mae (Little) Foster. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53...

Mar 16, 2020

Margaret Ann Caravella-Aguilar, 56, passed away March 16, 2020, following a battle with breast cancer. Funeral services are private with inurnment at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Margaret was born March 31, 1963, in Kansas City, MO, to Anthony J. Caravella Sr. and the late Sandra (Donze) Caravella, and married Luis Aguilar on...

Mar 7, 2020

Joseph Patrick Delgado, 30, passed away March 7, 2020. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com

Mar 6, 2020

Mami Erneste, 33, passed away March 6, 2020. Visitation and Funeral Ceremony will be 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Grace United Community Ministries, 801 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will follow at Brooking Cemetery in Raytown, MO.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com

Mar 4, 2020

Michael Robert "Mike" Malloy, 76, through the Glory of God and the accompaniment of the angels, has achieved his eternal reward, his home in Heaven, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Mike was born on October 4, 1943 to Donald and Eva Malloy. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1961 and enjoyed...

Mar 3, 2020

Caterina Bianco, 82, Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 525 Campbell St., Kansas City, MO 64106. Entombment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens...

Mar 3, 2020

John Francis Cook, 66, a lifelong resident of Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away at his home on March 3, 2020, from heart complications. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. with a Memorial Mass beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5106 St. John Ave., Kansas City, MO 64123.

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Mar 2, 2020

William Joseph "Billy" Pavlish, 49, passed away March 2, 2020. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Private burial was at Floral Hills Cemetery.

Billy was born September 29, 1970, in Omaha, NE to William and Viola....

Mar 1, 2020

Margaret Rose (Cacioppo) Roccaforte, 95, passed away March 1, 2020. Memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 6, at St. Gabriel Archangel Catholic Church, 4737 N. Cleveland, Kansas City, MO 64117. Private inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Margaret was born September 26, 1924, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Mario...

Feb 28, 2020

Toni Ann (Fontana) DeSimone passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2020, at the age of 74, after a courageous battle against colon cancer. She spent her final moments just as she had the previous 50 years, holding hands with her beloved husband, Jay.

Toni was born on May 7, 1945, to Frank and...

Feb 27, 2020

Mr. Hien Quang Pham, 67, passed away February 27, 2020. Visitation & Rosary will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 5, and 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, 7801...