Obituaries

Nov 23, 2018

Mary Patricia "Patsy" Bax, 81, passed away November 23, 2018. The Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. followed by Visitation 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 900 NE Shady Lane Dr., Kansas City, MO 64118. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 29, at St. Charles Church. Burial will...

Nov 21, 2018

Nicolina Teresa Capuano Sullivan of Kansas City died November 21, 2018 at her home. She was 93.

Mrs. Sullivan lived the words of St. Paul, "I have become all things to all people that I might by all means save some" (I Corinthians 9:22b). She was not only an advocate for her community's underserved, she was also...

Nov 20, 2018

Clara May (Armilio) Hitchcock, 90, passed away November 20, 2018. Visitation will be 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, November 23, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, followed by 12 p.m. Graveside services at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Clara was born October 13, 1928, in Kansas City, MO, to the late James and Antonia (Argenoa) Armilio. She had a love for...

Nov 18, 2018

Anthony Dennis Cipolla, 79, of Kansas City, MO, passed away at home on November 18, 2018, following a long struggle with congestive heart failure.  Visitation will be 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 900 NE Shady Lane Dr., Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers,...

Nov 17, 2018

Frank Joseph Metz, 45, of Kansas City MO, passed away November 17, 2018. Born on July 26, 1973, he was the son of Conrad Metz (deceased) and Pamela (Diehl) Monteleone. Frank was a 1991 graduate of St. Mary's High School. He was actively involved in Scouting where he was awarded the highest honor of Eagle Scout and was a member...

Nov 8, 2018

William E. "Ponch" Vacca, 78, passed away November 8, 2018. Visitation 10:30 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 12 p.m. on Monday, November 12, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Burial following at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. William was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from KCMO Public Works. He was also a Freemason. William was preceded in death by his...

Nov 7, 2018

Carl Anthony Blando, 84, passed away peacefully at home on November 7, surrounded by his devoted wife and companion of 28 years, Dianne, and family after an extended illness.

Carl had a gift for making friends wherever he went and maintained deep friendships going back to childhood.  He enjoyed telling stories and loved nothing more than social...

Nov 6, 2018

In honor of a loving mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and a 'second mom' to many Kathy Jo Wilson 09/21/1953 - 11/06/2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother at age 65.  Kathy was the youngest of four children, and leaves her siblings Roy Hedrick, Wesley Hedrick (Judi), and Sandra Lappin.  She raised two sons...

Nov 6, 2018

Margherita Palazzo, 90, passed away November 6, 2018. Visitation will be 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO. Inurnment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Margherita was born in Castelvetrano, Sicily, on October 13, 1928, to the late Francesco and...

Nov 4, 2018

Josephine Guerra-Odle, 84, passed away November 4, 2018. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 416 W. 12 th St., Kansas City, MO, where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 8, with the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 12:15...

Oct 31, 2018

Joseph Michael Toia, 78, passed away October 31, 2018, at the home of his daughter Rose Toia. The Rosary will be prayed at 8:30 a.m. followed by Visitation at 9 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, at St. Gabriel Archangel Catholic Church, 4737 N. Cleveland, Kansas City, MO. Burial will follow...

Oct 24, 2018

Michael Lewis Kelly passed away on October 24, 2018, his 55 th birthday. Graveside service with Military Honors will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 10, at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge, Raytown, MO. Mike was a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Army, retiring as a Staff Sergeant, and was a member of VFW Post 1000. He was an avid...

Oct 21, 2018

Betty Marie Sweeney, 91, who lived in the Historic Northeast area of Kansas City, passed away in her sleep on October 21, 2018 at her home. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, October 25, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 309 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO....

Oct 21, 2018

Patricia Montalte, 93, passed away October 21, 2018. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 26, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Sisters of St. Francis, Independence, MO;...

Oct 17, 2018

Angelo Porrello, 94, passed away October 17, 2018. Services were private. Angelo was preceded in death by his wife, Giovanna; and son, Joseph. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Teresa; and his grandchildren, Giovanna Porrello and Angelo Porrello.

Oct 17, 2018

Sara Lee Pittala, 79, passed away October 17, 2018. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6415 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO. Inurnment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Kansas City Hospice ,...

Oct 17, 2018

Savina Guarino, 90, passed away October 17, 2018. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 22, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 309 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Parish. Savina was born April 13,...

Oct 16, 2018

Carl John Tamburello, 91, passed away October 16, 2018. Visitation will be 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1357 NE 42 nd Terr., Kansas City, MO. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Mausoleum. The family requests no flowers. Carl was born February 13, 1927, in Kansas City,...

Oct 14, 2018

John Thomas Battaglia, 64, passed away October 14, 2018, at his home. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 19, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Please omit flowers. John was the middle child and only son...

Oct 14, 2018

Josephine J. (Campobasso) Girard, 105, passed away October 14, 2018. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, October 18, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will also be 9 a.m. with the Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 19,  at Little Sister of the Poor, 8745 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas...