Charles J. Malaponte
Feb 21, 2018
Charles J. "Charlie" Malaponte, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. The Rosary will be prayed at 2 p.m. followed by Visitation from 2:30 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Family and friends will gather on Monday, February 26, at...
Lawrence D. Martinez
Feb 19, 2018
Lawrence D. Martinez of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018. The Rosary will be prayed at 11:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 12 p.m. on Monday, February 26, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 611 N Liberty St., Independence, MO 64050. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Lawrence was born on August 6, 1955, in...
Elizabeth (Cascio) Smiroldo
Feb 19, 2018
Elizabeth Rose (Cascio) Smiroldo, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 19, 2018. Visitation will be 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 23, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Ascend...
Margaret Annetta Nickles
Feb 16, 2018
Margaret Annetta Nickles, born June 13, 1939, in Marshall, MO, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018, at Wilshire of Lakewood in Lee's Summit, MO. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow at Mount...
Kaiden Jamal Darden
Feb 15, 2018
Kaiden Jamal Darden, our "puddin" and "blue beast", 5-month-old son of Kierra Christie and Kristopher Darden Sr., passed away February 15, 2018. Graveside Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, at Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, 2201 Cleveland, Kansas City, MO 64127. Kaiden is also survived by his siblings, Kristopher Jr., Aries, LaToya, Xaiver Jr., Khalani, Ky'Mala, and twin Kaizen;...
Carmeline (Ferro) Plas
Feb 15, 2018
Our beloved mother, Carmeline (Ferro) Plas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2018, at the age of 98. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 21, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 7207 NW Hwy 9, Kansas City, MO 64152. Burial will follow at Resurrection...
Josephine Ann (Tidona) Privitera
Feb 12, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Josephine Ann (Tidona) Privitera announces her passing on February 12, 2018. Josephine was born to Joseph and Carmela Tidona on June 27, 1926. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Carl "Red", and her children, Joseph Sr. (Kelly), Rosana Biondo (Anthony), Carl II (Mary), Anthony II (Tammy). She...
August V. "Gus" Spallo
Feb 5, 2018
August V. "Gus" Spallo, Kansas City, Missouri, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 12, 1927, and passed peacefully on February 5, 2018. He was a retired attorney who proudly served as the Chief, District Counsel for the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Spallo, mother, Susan Spallo,...
Don Van Nguyen
Feb 3, 2018
Mr. Don Van Nguyen, 75, passed away February 3, 2018. Visitation & Prayer will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 8; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, February 9; and 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 10, all at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Cremation will follow the...
Tuan Quoc Tran
Feb 2, 2018
Mr. Tuan Tran, 54, passed away February 2, 2018. Visitation & Rosary will be 5-8 p.m. Monday, February 5, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, 7801 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. Burial will...
Carmeline Chambers
Feb 1, 2018
Carmeline Chambers passed away peacefully on February 1, 2018, in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 91. Carmen is survived by her two sons, Anthony Giambrone and John Giambrone; her grandson, Jason Giambrone; and her great-granddaughters, Jordyn and Taylor Giambrone. Carmen was born on January 31, 1927, in Kansas City, where she lived for most of her life. Visitation...
Rose Guastello
Jan 29, 2018
Rose, a lifelong parishioner of Holy Rosary Parish who always called the North End her home, passed away, Monday evening, January 29, 2018. Rose Marie Vigliaturo Guastello, one of twelve children of Italian immigrants, Francesco and Antonia Vigliaturo, was born on June 30, 1922. She is survived by Carmelo "Chee-Bay" Guastello, her loving husband, partner and best friend for "77.7...
Delphina Lichti
Jan 27, 2018
Delphina Lichti, 92, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. The Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 a.m. followed by Visitation until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5601 St. John Ave., Kansas City, MO 64123. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Delphina was born July 8, 1925, in Albergo,...
Peter J. Donnici
Jan 25, 2018
Peter John Donnici, 75, passed away January 25, 2018. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Pete was born December 5, 1942, and was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO. He was a brilliant businessman owning several businesses including a PBR beer distributorship and multiple successful restaurants. His passions were time with his family,...
John Orville High
Jan 23, 2018
John Orville High, 72, passed away January 23, 2018. A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 17, at Grace Church of the Nazarene, 4300 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64124. John will be inurned with his parents in Milan, KS Cemetery . In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Grace Church. John was born April 17, 1945,...
Claire Kaszuba Babiuch
Jan 23, 2018
Claire Irene Kaszuba Babiuch, 91, passed away peacefully at Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Visitation will be 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 309 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Claire was born...
Joseph F. Pisciotta, Sr.
Jan 23, 2018
Joseph F. Pisciotta, Sr., 89, passed away at home on January 23, 2018. The Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. followed by Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 900 NE Shady Lane Dr., Kansas City, MO 64118. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 26,...
Marie J. Caruso
Jan 21, 2018
With heavy hearts and great sorrow, we announce the passing of Marie J. Caruso, 81, on January 21, 2018. She now joins her parents in Heaven. The Rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. followed by Visitation from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131....
Georgia Ann Armilio
Jan 20, 2018
Georgia Ann Armilio, 78, Overland Park, KS, passed away January 20, 2018, at her home, following a long illness. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd St., Overland Park, KS 66214. Inurnment will follow at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. In...
Wilma Jean Reed
Jan 19, 2018
Wilma Jean Reed, 65, died January 19, 2018. Memorial Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 3, at New Hope Baptist Church, 18000 E. Lexington, Independence, MO 64058. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com
