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Jo Ann Triano
August 28, 2017
On Monday, August 28, 2017, our beloved Jo Ann Triano, our valued friend and loving mother, took that journey beyond the evening star which each of us must sometime take unguided and alone, never to return. There is comfort in the belief of ages that when our time shall come to take that lonely trip beyond the sunset, the touch...
Daniel Hernandez
August 26, 2017
Danny Hernandez of Kansas City, MO, left this world to be with his parents, brother, and sister on August 26, 2017. He leaves a legacy of love and absolute devotion to his family. Born April 23, 1947, to Lawrence and Leona Hernandez, he spent most of his childhood in Kansas City's "North End." He entertained generations of his family with...
Anna Marie Scarcello
August 25, 2017
Anna Marie Scarcello, 96, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Mausoleum. Please omit flowers. Anna was born February 20, 1921, to Joseph and...
Anthony J. "Nene" Cusumano
August 23, 2017
Anthony James "Nene" Cusumano, 92, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday, August 27, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 28, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 309 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will follow at Mount...
Jean A. White
August 19, 2017
Jean A. White, a loving wife and mother, passed away August 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael W. White. She is survived by her husband, Roy White; her daughters, Cindy Conway (Jim), Cathy Pennetti (Jim); her grandchildren, Sarah Conway and Alex Pennetti; and her great-granddaughter, Charlotte. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com...
Diana Becchina
August 11, 2017
Diana Becchina, 56, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017. Memorial visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Diana was born June 21, 1961, in Independence, MO. She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Bittiker. Survivors include her husband, Matthew Becchina; her son, Corey Avery; her...
Joseph E. Cherrito, Sr.
August 9, 2017
Joseph E. "Joe" Cherrito, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2017, while surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, August 14, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Graveside services will follow at 1:45 p.m. at Mount Olivet Mausoleum, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO...
Michael W. White
August 4, 2017
Michael W. White, a loyal son, passed away August 4, 2017. Survived by his parents, Roy and Jean White; his sisters, Cindy Conway (Jim), Cathy Pennetti (Jim); his niece, Sarah Conway; his nephew, Alex Pennetti; and his great-niece, Charlotte. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com
Anne F. Dyer
August 4, 2017
Anne F. Dyer, 98, passed away August 4, 2017. Visitation will be 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 416 W. 12 th St., Kansas City, MO 64105. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Our Lady...
Carl Gordon Cobb
July 29, 2017
Carl Gordon Cobb, "Carl Quaff", 62, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017, surrounded by his family and friends. He was cremated according to his wishes. A memorial service will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday, October 29, at The Quaff Bar & Grill, 1010 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64105. Carl was born October 30, 1954, in Anna, IL, and grew up in...
Hazel M. Johnson
July 27, 2017
Hazel M. Johnson, 88, Holt, MO, passed away July 27, 2017. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, at Mount Moriah Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, W.D. Johnson; and her son, Gary Johnson. She is survived by partner for the past several years, J.R. Barber; her children,...
Rosemary Schmeltz
July 25, 2017
Rosemary Schmeltz, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Nottingham Care Center. Rosemary was born April 18, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, to Vincent and Rosemary Schmeltz. She is survived by her brothers Vincent Jr., Stephen, Jeffrey (Catherine), Justin (Joan), and Martin; and her sisters Janice (Thomas) Steck and Louise (Thomas) Starr. She was preceded in...
John R. Hughes
July 23, 2017
John Robert Hughes, 75, Platte City, MO passed away on July 23, 2017. John was born in Kansas City MO on July 28, 1941, and was a longtime resident of Gladstone, MO. He graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1959 and attended Southwest Missouri State University where he was a member of TKE fraternity. John served in the...
Olujimi Ayodele "Jimmie" Shoge
July 21, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Olujimi Ayodele Shoge, "Jimmie", announces his sudden passing at the age of 55. He will be missed by his daughters Felicia and Kayla, and grandchildren Jaice, Miles and Landon. He is also survived by his parents Festus and Elizabeth Shoge, sister Iyabo, and brothers Gbolahan and Kayode. A Memorial service will...
Roy Earl Miller
July 19, 2017
Roy Earl Miller was born December 9th, 1962, to Marvin and Shirlene Miller. He went to be with the Lord on July 19th, 2017, at age 54. Roy lived with his sister Roseanna, and was a longtime resident of Northeast Kansas City, MO. He also attended Northeast High School. He enjoyed scrapping and giving his family and friends alike a...
Thomas S. Counti
July 16, 2017
Thomas S. Counti, 76, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Cremation and private inurnment will follow. Thomas was born September 6, 1940, in Kansas City, MO, to Vincent and Mary (DeLuca) Counti. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam,...
George Guastello
July 10, 2017
GE ORGE GUASTELLO
George Guastello, 102, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on July 10th blessed by the presence of his family and friends. George was born in Kansas City on June 20th, 1915 to Mario and Josephine Guastello. He was the eldest of four children.
George was...
Clara May Bonavia-Irwin
July 8, 2017
CLARA MAY BONAVIA IRWIN Clara May Bonavia Irwin, 86, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2017. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:15 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 14th at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5106 St. John Ave. , Kansas City, MO 64123. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery....
David W. Frew
July 1, 2017
David W. Frew, 84, passed away July 1, 2017. The Rosary will be prayed at 9 a.m. followed by visitation until 10:45 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 10017 E. 36 th Terr., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Please omit flowers....
John James Lapuma
June 30, 2017
JOHN JAMES LAPUMA
John LaPuma, 89, died June 30, 2017. Visitation 9:30-10:45 a.m., Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Monday, July 10, St. John Lalande Catholic Church 805 NW R.D. Mize Rd. Blue Springs, MO 64015. Burial following Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery. (Passantino Bros. Funeral Home)
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