August V. "Gus" Spallo
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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.
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
Kathryn T. Valenti
January 19, 2018
Kathryn T. Valenti, 85 years old, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2018, at NorthCare Hospice House surrounded by her family. Kathryn was born on March 5, 1932, to Frank and Lena (Anello) Cherrito. She was the winner of the American Tribune Beauty Contest in December of 1946 and graduated from Glennon High School in 1949. ...
Janie Lynn Herschell
January 19, 2018
Janie Lynn Herschell, 61, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 19, 2018, at North Kansas City Hospital. She was cremated according to her wishes. Janie was born on December 3, 1956, to the late Clyde and Adell Decker of Guthrie, Oklahoma. Janie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, George and Nicole Eshnaur; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher...
Manuel T. Mendoza
January 17, 2018
Manuel T. Mendoza, 63, passed away January 17, 2018. Visitation beginning at 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 19, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. Entombment following at Resurrection Mausoleum, Lenexa, KS. Survivors include his wife, Maria Magtibay-Mendoza & family; sisters, Emy and Albert Yabut...
Mary Jane Duensing
January 17, 2018
On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 the world lost another great mother when Mary Jane (Baskerville) Duensing, 92, died at Linden Woods Village. A longtime resident of Kansas City North and the Briarcliff neighborhood, she passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. Mary Jane was born in her family's farmhouse in Bates County, Missouri on August 27, 1925 to...
Nicholas Louis Spero
January 16, 2018
Sadly, and suddenly on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Nick Spero, "Big Nick", closed his eyes for the very last time. Nick was 46 years old. Nick was preceded in death by his father, Michael Angelo Spero. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Qiana Spero; mother, Theresa Serrone Spero; brother, Mike Spero (fiancée Missy); sister, Elizabeth Spero Gardner ...
Virginia Mae Giordano
January 15, 2018
Virginia Mae Giordano, 85, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, January 15, 2018. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, January 18, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a Memorial Service will begin at 7 p.m. Virginia was cremated according to her wishes. Virginia was born November 11, 1932, in Lakeport, CA....
Louis Lipari, Jr.
January 15, 2018
Louis Lipari, Jr., 87, passed away January 15, 2018, at St. Luke's Plaza Hospital. The Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. followed by Visitation from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, January 19, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, January 20, at Holy Rosary...
