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Wilma R. Garrett

Wilma R. Garrett

November 15, 2015

Wilma Ruth Garrett, 90, Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015. She was cremated according to her wishes. No services are scheduled at this time. Survivors include her sons, Samuel and Gregory Garrett. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.

Joseph Ribando Sr.

Joseph Ribando Sr.

November 15, 2015

Joseph Ribando Sr., 60, of Gladstone, MO, passed away November 15, 2015, at NorthCare Hospice House. A Memorial Mass will be 4 p.m. Saturday, November 21, at St. Gabriel Archangel Catholic Church, 4737 N. Cleveland, Kansas City, MO 64117. Joe was born January 16, 1955, in Kansas City, MO, to Angelo and Elizabeth (LaBella) Ribando. He was a jack of...

Dr. Gino Tutera

Dr. Gino Tutera

November 7, 2015

Dr. Gino Tutera, 70, left the desert sun of Arizona and entered the gates of heaven and into the hands of God, Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Honor Health Shea Hospital. A Celebration of Life to honor him will be on Tuesday, December 1st at the Carriage Club, 5301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64112 in The Ballroom from...

Ronald Scott, Sr.

Ronald Scott, Sr.

November 7, 2015

Ronald Scott, Sr., 59, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Truman Medical Center from complications of a stroke. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 14, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m. Cremation will follow. In lieu...

Gioacchino Pirrello

Gioacchino Pirrello

November 6, 2015

Gioacchino Pirrello, 85, Gladstone, MO, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, November 9, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6415...

Jerry Cleo Todd

Jerry Cleo Todd

November 6, 2015

Jerry Cleo Todd, 70, succumbed peacefully to his battle with cancer on November 6, 2015, while resting at home. Friends and family are invited to gather at a dinner commemorating Jerry's life on Thursday, November 12, at 2:00 PM at Church on the Rock Outreach Center, 1700 SW Market St., Lee's Summit, MO 64082. Jerry was born in Kansas City,...

Paula Costello

Paula Costello

November 4, 2015

Paula Costello, of Weatherby Lake, MO, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Paula was born May 11, 1952, and grew up one of nine children of Raymond Wyrick (deceased) and Pauline Wyrick in Wyandotte County, KS. Paula graduated from Kree College in Atlanta, GA. Over the next 25 years, she owned and operated five 'Andrew Concept'...

Lan Thi Nguyen

Lan Thi Nguyen

November 2, 2015

Mrs. Lan Thi Nguyen, 83, passed away November 2, 2015. Visitation and Prayers will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 5; and 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, November 6, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by cremation.

James H. Bradley, Jr.

James H. Bradley, Jr.

November 2, 2015

James Harvey Bradley, Jr., age 89, Kansas City, MO, passed away on November 2, 2015. Visitation will begin with the Rosary at 2 p.m. and continue until 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. Visitation will also be 9-10:45 a.m. Monday, November 9, at Holy Rosary Church, where...

Sam Mandacina

Sam Mandacina

November 2, 2015

Salvatore Joseph "Sam Mag" Mandacina, 52, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015, with his family by his side. Memorial Visitation will be 12-3 p.m. Saturday, November 7, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Sam was born in Kansas City, MO, on December 15th, 1962. He was raised in the Northeast Kansas City area. He...

Nora San Roman Rovirosa

Nora San Roman Rovirosa

October 28, 2015

Nora San Roman Rovirosa, 88, passed peacefully in the presence of her loving family on October 28, 2015. Nora was born in Havana, Cuba on October 17, 1927. After graduating from college she became a kindergarten teacher and was deeply dedicated to her students. She enjoyed sharing these gifts with her grandchildren. Nora married the love of her life, Alfredo...

William C. "Bill" Penn

William C. "Bill" Penn

October 26, 2015

William C. "Bill" Penn, 72, Independence, MO, died October 26, 2015. Graveside Services with Military Honors will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, at Leavenworth, KS National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Bette; and his son Joe. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.

Nona Lorena Ciro

Nona Lorena Ciro

October 25, 2015

Nona Lorena Ciro "Noni", of Kansas City, MO, died October 25, 2015. Having lived 90 years, she is survived by her son Joe Ciro and his wife Bonnie of Liberty, MO and two daughters Mary Allen and her husband Tom of Osawatomie, KS, and Edie Ciro of Kansas City, MO. Six grandchildren and spouses will always remember her hearty laugh...

Shirley Scribner

Shirley Scribner

October 19, 2015

Shirley Scribner, 72, Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 22, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Funeral Services will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 23, at the Funeral Home, followed by burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Brookdale Hospice. Shirley...

John V. Mesh, Kcfd

John V. Mesh, Kcfd

October 12, 2015

John V. Mesh, age 39, was a Kansas City, Missouri Firefighter/EMT who died tragically in the line of duty on October 12, 2015

John was born August 8, 1976, to Michael Joseph and Barbara (Taylor) Mesh. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Felicia (Mora) Mesh; daughters, Adriana Nikole (17), Alyssa Marie (16), Alexandria JoLynn...

Larry J. Leggio, Kcfd

Larry J. Leggio, Kcfd

October 12, 2015

Larry J. Leggio, age 43, was a Kansas City, Missouri Firefighter who died tragically in the line of duty on October 12, 2015. Larry was born on June 25, 1972, to Angelo and Mary Lynn (Donnici) Leggio. He is survived by his wife, Missy (Gentile) Leggio; mother, Mary Lynn Leggio; brother, Joe Mike Leggio (Michelle); sister, Angela Emmick; father-in-law and...

Margaret Agrusa Monaco

Margaret Agrusa Monaco

October 9, 2015

Margaret Agrusa Monaco, 96, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015, at NorthCare Hospice House. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Monday, October 12, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Margaret...

Antoinette Defeo

Antoinette Defeo

October 9, 2015

Beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend, Antoinette (Schembre) DeFeo, 91, passed away peacefully and in the Lord's care at Garden Valley Nursing and Rehab in Kansas City, MO, on October 9, 2015. Antoinette was born on April 8, 1924, to Sam and Santina Schembre, and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Manual High School in 1941. Antoinette...

Paul S. Bronfman

Paul S. Bronfman

October 6, 2015

Paul S. Bronfman, 60, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 10, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by Graveside Services at Green Lawn Cemetery, 83rd & Hillcrest, Kansas City, MO. Paul was born August 18, 1955. He was owner and operator of A/3...

Christopher Caudillo

Christopher Caudillo

September 27, 2015

Christopher Caudillo, 48, of Kansas City, MO, passed into peace Sunday, September 27, 2015. Visitation will be 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 1, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a Memorial Service will begin at 7 p.m. Christopher is survived by his father, Pete Caudillo; his brother, Pete and wife Caroline and their daughter,...

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