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Mark R. Hammond

Mark R. Hammond

December 31, 2015

Mark R. Hammond, 64, Northeast Kansas City, MO, died Thursday, December 31, 2015. He was cremated according to his wishes. A 1969 graduate of Northeast High School, Mark is survived by his wife Carolyn Hammond; and his brother Michael Hammond of Dunbarton, NH. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.

Gabriel Gustavo Avila, Jr.

Gabriel Gustavo Avila, Jr.

December 28, 2015

Gabriel Gustavo Avila, Jr., 17, Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away December 28, 2015. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, January 7, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 8, at The Salvation Army – Blue Valley, 6618 E. Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO 64126. Burial will...

Frankie Lee Macaluso

Frankie Lee Macaluso

December 27, 2015

Frankie Lee Macaluso, 73, Kearney, MO, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 1 p.m. Graveside services will immediately follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Frank was born July 9, 1942, and...

Nancy Rose Truzolino

Nancy Rose Truzolino

December 24, 2015

Nancy Rose Truzolino, 90, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015, at North Kansas City Hospital. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 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. Wednesday, December 30, at St. Andrew the...

Craig A. Van Compernolle

Craig A. Van Compernolle

December 22, 2015

Craig A. Van Compernolle, 50, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at Lee's Summit Medical Center, after a long battle with emphysema, with his family at his side. Craig was born July 14, 1965, in Kansas City, MO, to George A. and Mary Jo Van Compernolle. He was a lifelong Kansas City area resident and graduated...

Winona (Morrison) Crites

Winona (Morrison) Crites

December 16, 2015

WINONA MAY (MORRISON) CRITES November 4, 1926 - December 16, 2015 Winona May (Morrison) Crites, 89, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at Providence Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 2:15 pm on Wednesday, December 23, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Rd., Leavenworth, KS 66048. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Veterans of Foreign Wars;...

Murishi Sylvestre

Murishi Sylvestre

December 14, 2015

Murishi Sylvestre, 19, died December 14, 2015. Visitation & Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 26, at Iglesia Cristiana Church, 217 S. Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123, followed by burial in XII Gates Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, MO.

Marie C. Jackson

Marie C. Jackson

December 13, 2015

Marie C. Jackson, 88, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice House. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 17, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Graveside Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 18, at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to St. Luke's...

Lena Mascaro

Lena Mascaro

December 13, 2015

Lena Mascaro was released from the ravages of Alzheimer's disease on December 13, 2015. Lena's favorite number was 13 which she always claimed was a lucky number for Italians. On this date, we pray, that Lena is able to travel to heaven to see the Lord Jesus and all of the ones that went before her. Born to John and...

Virginia M. Schembri

Virginia M. Schembri

December 13, 2015

Virginia M. Schembri, 84, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, December 17, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. Family and Friends will gather on Friday, December 18, at St. Andrews the Apostle Catholic Church, 6415 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone,...

Luciana Armilio

Luciana Armilio

December 10, 2015

Luciana Armilio, 94, Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015, surrounded by her family. Visitation will begin with the Rosary at 4 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. on Monday, December 14, at St. Gabriel Archangel Catholic Church, 4737 N. Cleveland Ave., Kansas City, MO 64117. Visitation will also be 9 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, at St. Gabriel...

Virginia (Pernice) Andrews

Virginia (Pernice) Andrews

December 9, 2015

Virginia (Pernice) Andrews, 93, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 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. Monday, December 14, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave.,...

Roy Snellings

Roy Snellings

December 8, 2015

James Roy Snellings, 66, Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away December 8, 2015. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 12, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a Celebration of Life will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery near Fort Scott, KS. Roy was born January 4, 1949....

David J. Moncrief

David J. Moncrief

December 4, 2015

David J. Moncrief, 69, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. David's wish was to be cremated. There will be no services. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project. David was born March 26, 1946, in Akron, OH. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a car enthusiast and a very...

Congetta Latonia

Congetta Latonia

December 3, 2015

Congetta Pauline LaTonia, 75, passed away December 3, 2015. Memorial Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, at Bishop Spencer Place, 4301 Madison Ave., KCMO 64111, followed by a reception. Congetta was born November 25, 1940, to Michael and Marie (Galate) LaTonia. She retired from the Social Security Administration. Survivors include special godchild, Thomas Galate; and many cousins.

Linda Arnone-Prieto

Linda Arnone-Prieto

November 28, 2015

Linda Arnone-Prieto, 77, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015. Visitation will be 12-1 p.m. Saturday, December 5, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a Memorial Service will begin at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to NorthCare Hospice House; or Crossroads Hospice. Linda was born June 16, 1938, in Kansas...

Caroline Moley Ferrara

Caroline Moley Ferrara

November 28, 2015

Caroline Moley Ferrara, 86, Overland Park, KS, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015. Visitation will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 7023 W. 71st St., Overland Park, KS 66204, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of...

Joseph J. Tarantola

Joseph J. Tarantola

November 26, 2015

Joseph John Tarantola, 66, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Sunday, November 29, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 30, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 309 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO...

Dominic Joseph Lapuma

Dominic Joseph Lapuma

November 25, 2015

Dominic Joseph "Don" LaPuma, 68, of Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services were private. Don was born on September 30, 1947, to Salvatore and Angela LaPuma in Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his granddaughter, Gabriella Arnone. Left to cherish his memory...

Linda (Pernice) Belgiere

Linda (Pernice) Belgiere

November 25, 2015

Linda (Pernice) Belgiere, 91, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, November 30, 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. Tuesday, December 1, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave.,...

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