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Victor Peck

Victor Peck

March 26, 2016

Victor Peck, 85, Kansas City, MO, died March 26, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, at Brookdale Wornall Place, 501 W. 107th St., Kansas City, MO 64114.

Earl Shoemaker

Earl Shoemaker

March 24, 2016

Earl Leroy Shoemaker, Sr., a lifelong resident of Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away March 24, 2016, at his home. Earl was a warehouseman and truck driver. He was previously a Boy Scout commissioner and was active in several packs and troops. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marian Todd. Survivors include his wife, Roberta Shoemaker; son, Earl...

Gordon B. Simpson

Gordon B. Simpson

March 22, 2016

Gordon B. Simpson, 85, died March 22, 2016. Graveside services 11 a.m. Friday, March 25, at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64138. Preceded in death by step-children Linda and David. Survived by wife Mary; children Mary, Betty, Gordon Jr., Sherry, Jimmy, Robert; step-children Sue, Jean, Eugene, Stephen, Rose, Bertha, John, Patricia, James; 11 grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren;...

Florence M. Lusco

Florence M. Lusco

March 21, 2016

Florence Marie Lusco, 91, passed away March 21, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 28, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Florence was born August 31, 1924, in Kansas City, MO, to Joseph and...

Benny B. Inzerillo

Benny B. Inzerillo

March 19, 2016

Benny B. Inzerillo, 72, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016. Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by 2:30 p.m. graveside services at Forest Hill Mausoleum. Benny was born July 30, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, to Peter Anthony and Louise (Lasker) Inzerillo, who preceded him...

Joseph Carl Recob

Joseph Carl Recob

March 18, 2016

Joseph Carl Recob, 65, passed away from this life on Friday, March 18, 2016, and was carried by the angels to heaven. The Rosary will be prayed at 2 p.m. followed by Visitation at 2:30 p.m. and a Memorial Mass at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 309 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Joe...

Catherine M. Roccaforte

Catherine M. Roccaforte

March 9, 2016

Catherine M. Roccaforte, 73, passed away March 9, 2016. Services were private. Born January 6, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, she was preceded in death by her father, Lonnie J. Roccaforte. Survivors include her mother, Margaret Roccaforte; and her brother and sister-in-law, Lonnie and Toni Roccaforte. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com

Richard "Rick" Rojas

Richard "Rick" Rojas

March 9, 2016

Richard R. "Rick" Rojas, 54, Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016, from a tragic automobile accident. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 15, 2016, from 5-8 p.m. at Passantino Bros Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., KCMO 64124. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5106 St. John Ave, KCMO...

Elizabeth R. Malick

Elizabeth R. Malick

March 8, 2016

Elizabeth R. Malick, 80, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Visitation will begin with the Rosary at 4 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 11, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at St. Mark's Church, followed by entombment...

Congetta A. Parrino

Congetta A. Parrino

March 8, 2016

Congetta Parrino, 94, died March 8, 2016, at St. Joseph Medical Center, with her family by her side. Congetta was born on June 15, 1921, to Leonard and Josephine Como. She was a devoted and loving wife and a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Phillip A....

Joseph R. Castrianni

Joseph R. Castrianni

March 8, 2016

Joseph R. Castrianni, 88, beloved uncle and cousin, entered into eternal rest with our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at his home in Aventura, FL. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 Missouri Ave., KCMO 64106, with visitation prior to the service beginning at...

Mary P. Counti

Mary P. Counti

March 8, 2016

Mary Patt Counti, 98, passed away March 8, 2016, under the exceptional care of Ascend Hospice. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15 at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. Mary was born October...

Richard Gus Tallen, Sr.

Richard Gus Tallen, Sr.

February 29, 2016

Richard Gus Tallen, Sr., 73, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Graveside services will follow at 3 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery in Moberly, MO. Richard was born May 10, 1942, in Moberly, MO. He held a master's...

Albert F. Sciara

Albert F. Sciara

February 22, 2016

Albert F. Sciara, 90, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, February 25, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 26, at Holy...

Alicia M. Escareno

Alicia M. Escareno

February 21, 2016

Alicia M. Escareno, 46, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016. Funeral services were private. Contributions are suggested to a memorial fund: https://www.gofundme.com/3jqkz8fk Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.

Helen Saragusa

Helen Saragusa

February 20, 2016

Helen Saragusa, 85, passed away on February 20, 2016, at North Kansas City Hospital, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 25, at...

Pearl M. Demayo

Pearl M. Demayo

February 18, 2016

Pearl M. DeMayo, 100, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016, at John Knox Village Hospice. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Monday, February 22, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. Visitation will also be 10 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on...

Dominick Tittone

Dominick Tittone

February 16, 2016

Dominick "Pops" Tittone, 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at St. Luke's Northland Hospital. Dominick served in the United States Marine Corp from 1959-1963, and retired as a captain on the Kansas City Fire Department after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Josephine Tittone; and his sister, Rosalie Tittone. Dominick...

Frank White, Sr.

Frank White, Sr.

February 12, 2016

Frank White, Sr., 70, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 15, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, at the Funeral Home, followed by burial in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery. Frank was born March 27, 1945, in Kansas City,...

Josephine M. Orlando

Josephine M. Orlando

February 11, 2016

Josephine M. Orlando, 79, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Jody was born August 27, 1936, to James and Mary (Buckler) Balestrere....

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