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Edmund J. Runner, Jr.

Edmund J. Runner, Jr.

November 25, 2016

Edmund James Runner, Jr., 92, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016, after a long life full of love and devotion to helping others. Ed, known by friends as "Eddie" and by family as "Papa," spent countless hours volunteering with the Red Cross, assisting with natural disasters, opening his home to flood victims, and providing support after...

Catherine (Mangiaracina) Wigington

Catherine (Mangiaracina) Wigington

November 25, 2016

Catherine (Mangiaracina) Wigington, 75, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016. Visitation will be at 4:30 p.m. with a Memorial Mass at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. The family requests no flowers please. Cathy was born April 11, 1941, in Kansas City, MO, to Joseph and Katie...

Canh Thi Doan

Canh Thi Doan

November 24, 2016

Mrs. Canh Thi Doan, 66, passed away November 24, 2016. Visitation & Prayer will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 26, and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 27, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by cremation.

Frances Falcone

Frances Falcone

November 21, 2016

Frances Falcone, 91, Overland Park, KS, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Service beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 25, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the St. Jude...

Sally Grado

Sally Grado

November 20, 2016

Miss Sally Grado, 86, Kansas City, KS, passed away November 20, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, 901 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Kansas City, MO 64108. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Miss Sally was born July 5,...

Patricia Morreale

Patricia Morreale

November 19, 2016

Patricia Morreale died November 19, 2016. Pat was born February 9, 1936 in Kansas City, MO. Charles, her husband of 51 years, preceded her in death as well as her parents, two sisters, one brother, and two grandsons: Tony Channel and Nick Champion. Pat is survived by three daughters, Nancy Bauer (Patrick), Teresa Champion, and Linda Morreale; three grandchildren, William...

Eulalah H. Penn

Eulalah H. Penn

November 18, 2016

Eulalah H. Penn, 79, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by burial at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice . Born February 27, 1937. Survived by her sons, Bill...

Lena M. Caldrone

Lena M. Caldrone

November 13, 2016

Lena M. Caldrone, 95, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. Visitation will be 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 18, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51 st Terr., Kansas City, MO 64133. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association...

Ted Mandacina

Ted Mandacina

November 11, 2016

Ted Mandacina, 55, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, November 17, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Funeral Home. Ted was born in Kansas City, MO, on June 25, 1961. He was raised in the...

Phat Hung Nguyen

Phat Hung Nguyen

November 7, 2016

Mr. Phat Hung Nguyen, 40, passed away November 7, 2016. Visitation & Rosary will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 10, and 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 11, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 12, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, 7801...

Joseph A. Porrello

Joseph A. Porrello

November 2, 2016

Joseph A. Porrello, 46, passed away on November 2, 2016. Visitation will be held Friday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will follow at Terrace Park Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. Joe was born May 14, 1970, in Kansas City, MO, to Angelo and Giovanna...

Anthony J. Benvenuto

Anthony J. Benvenuto

October 31, 2016

Anthony J. Benvenuto, 77, passed away October 31, 2016. Private services were held. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper & Marjorie Benvenuto; and brother, Sam Benvenuto. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Jennie Benvenuto; dear friend, Donnie Mesh; and many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com

Hien Hue Do

Hien Hue Do

October 25, 2016

Mr. Hien Hue Do, 49, passed away October 25, 2016. Visitation and Prayers will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, October 27, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, October 28, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by cremation.

Donna Kavanaugh

Donna Kavanaugh

October 24, 2016

Donna Kavanaugh, 75, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church, 130 NW Murray Rd., Lee's Summit, MO 64081. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Presentation Catholic...

Mohamed Kamara-Yankuba

Mohamed Kamara-Yankuba

October 24, 2016

Mohamed Aungu Kamara-Yankuba, 61, died October 24, 2016. Graveside service will be 12 p.m. Monday, October 31, at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge, Raytown, MO 64138. Preceded in death by his wife, Melisa Erica Gray. Survived by his children, Reditri Sehgeh, Reeyana Sehgeh, Darious Murray, Dimia Murray; grandchildren, Landyn Malik Sehgeh, Reditri Anton Sehgeh Jr.; and "adopted father" Joe...

Pat Ross Persell

Pat Ross Persell

October 21, 2016

At 7:30 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2016, the gates of Heaven swung wide and Pat Ross Persell walked into the open arms of the Lord and Savior he had faithfully served all his life. Pat was born to his beloved parents, Lily and Sam (who preceded him in death), on May 24, 1936. He proudly served his country as a...

Virginia "Ginger" Lascuola

Virginia "Ginger" Lascuola

October 20, 2016

Virginia "Ginger" Lascuola, 78, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055. Entombment will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, at Mount Olivet Mausoleum. Ginger Lascuola was born July 28, 1938, in...

Vivian G. Miller

Vivian G. Miller

October 18, 2016

Vivian G. Miller, 82, Kansas City, MO, passed away October 18, 2016, at the Ashton Court Care and Rehab Facility in Liberty, MO. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday, October 22, in the Revelations Mausoleum at White Chapel Memorial Gardens,  6600 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119, followed by graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association....

Long Van Nguyen

Long Van Nguyen

October 17, 2016

Mr. Long Van Nguyen, 67, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Friday, October 21, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 22, at the Funeral Home, followed by cremation. Survived by wife, Xuan Lan Tran; son, Long An Nguyen;...

Margaret Russo Burras

Margaret Russo Burras

October 11, 2016

Margaret (Margie) M. Russo Burras, 87, passed away October 11, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 21, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association at...

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