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Donald D. Reese

Donald D. Reese

September 26, 2015

Donald D. Reese, 72, of Meadville, MO, passed away September 26, 2015. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 5, at the First Baptist Church of Meadville, MO, followed by a reception in the church hall. Donald was born June 28, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, and was a graduate of Northeast High School and Texas Christian University. He...

Aleecia Jolynn Giangalanti

Aleecia Jolynn Giangalanti

September 25, 2015

Aleecia Jolynn Giangalanti went to Heaven on September 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her sister, Alayna Kathryn; and grandfather, Don Kroner. Survivors include her loving parents, Amy Lynn (Kroner) and Jack Joseph "JJ" Giangalanti; grandparents, Becky and Randy Wilson, Carol and Jack Giangalanti; uncles and aunts, Jason Kroner, Mary and Vito Brancato, Gina Giangalanti; cousins, Dominic Jones,...

Marie Pace

Marie Pace

September 22, 2015

Marie Theresa (Flavin) Pace, 83, Kansas City, MO, passed away at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, the tenth anniversary of her husband Anthony's passing. Visitation will begin with the Rosary at 8:30 a.m. and continue until 11:45 a.m. Saturday, September 26, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 919 NE 96th St.,...

Chua Thi Bui

Chua Thi Bui

September 22, 2015

Ms. Chua Thi Bui, 87, passed away September 22, 2015. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 25, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 26, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, 7801 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. Burial will follow in Mt. Saint...

Roy D. Ward

Roy D. Ward

September 21, 2015

Roy D. Ward was suddenly taken from his loving family on September 21, 2015. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, September 24, at the First Baptist Church of Plattsburg, 501 W. Broadway, Plattsburg, MO 64477, where a funeral service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, September 25, at Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City North. Roy...

Pedro Medina

Pedro Medina

September 20, 2015

Pedro Alex Medina, 38, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015, at North Kansas City Hospital. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Thursday, September 24, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 25, at the Funeral Home, followed by burial in Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. Condolences may be offered...

Anthony Joseph Galate

Anthony Joseph Galate

September 18, 2015

Anthony Joseph Galate ("Nino"), age 33, Kansas City, MO, passed away on September 18, 2015. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a Memorial Service will begin at 7 p.m. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, September 24, at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge,...

Judy (Lascala) Bax

Judy (Lascala) Bax

September 17, 2015

Judith Florence (LaScala) Bax, 70, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will begin with the Rosary at 4 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1357 NE 42nd Terr., Kansas City, MO 64116. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, September 21, at...

Philip Brancato

Philip Brancato

September 17, 2015

Philip Brancato, 72, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Sunday, September 20, 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 1 p.m. Monday, September 21, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6415 NE Antioch...

Donna Mae Cucchiara

Donna Mae Cucchiara

September 15, 2015

Donna Mae Cucchiara, 65, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice House. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, September 18, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Cremation will follow. Donna was born October 28, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, to Dominick and Evelyn...

Donnie Lee Bonner

Donnie Lee Bonner

September 14, 2015

Donnie Lee Bonner, 70, passed away September 14, 2015. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, September 19, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Cremation will follow. Donnie was born July 29, 1945, in Warsaw, MO, to Joseph and Violet Bonner. He retired from the Maintenance Division of the Kansas City, MO Police Dept. in...

Joseph S. Saitta

Joseph S. Saitta

September 8, 2015

Joseph S. Saitta passed away peacefully at home September 8, 2015. Joe, the oldest child of Joseph and Rose (LaSala) Saitta, was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1931, in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from De La Salle in 1949 and never missed a class reunion. Later he was the proprietor of the Mutual Bar and was affectionately named...

Gerard "Jerry" Rodriguez

Gerard "Jerry" Rodriguez

September 8, 2015

Gerard "Jerry" Rodriguez, 55, Henderson, CO, passed away September 8, 2015. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 14, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a Funeral Service will begin at 12 p.m. Entombment will follow at Mt. Washington Mausoleum. Jerry was born April 13, 1960, in Kansas City, MO, to Angel and...

Congetta "Connie" Giro

Congetta "Connie" Giro

September 7, 2015

On Monday, September 7, 2015, Connie Giro, 94, went to be with her husband of 66 years, Aldo Giro, who preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by her three sons, Louis, Michael and wife Nikki, and David; her grandchildren, Jamison, Gina, Alex, Lane, and Mackenzi; and her great-grandchild, Bentley. After retiring from RJ Delano School, where she...

Carl Joseph Capra, Sr.

Carl Joseph Capra, Sr.

September 4, 2015

Carl Joseph Capra, Sr., 90, Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS 66206, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to...

Natale "Nate" Occhipinti, Sr.

Natale "Nate" Occhipinti, Sr.

September 3, 2015

Natale "Nate" Occhipinti, Sr. passed away peacefully at North Kansas City Hospital Thursday September 3, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday September 8, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6415 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119, followed by eulogy and Rosary. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at...

Sandra Caravella

Sandra Caravella

September 1, 2015

Sandra Caravella, 74, of Kansas City, MO, passed away September 1, 2015, with her loving family by her side. Sandra was born January 15, 1941, in Camporeale, Sicily, to Vincent and Fina Donze. She worked as a seamstress for 58 years before retiring. Sandra loved spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, sewing, and going to the casino. She was...

Anne Marie (Sorisso) Galate

Anne Marie (Sorisso) Galate

September 1, 2015

Anne Marie (Sorisso) Galate, 56, passed away September 1, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice House. Visitation will be 9 a.m. Saturday, September 12, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Anne was born February 28, 1959,...

John W. Renner

John W. Renner

August 26, 2015

John W. Renner, 63, Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015, in his home surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

John was born August 22, 1952, in Marshfield MO. He accepted the Lord at the age of 14, and is a member of the College Street Baptist Church in Springfield, MO. John...

Chien Viet Nguyen

Chien Viet Nguyen

August 26, 2015

Mr. Chien Viet Nguyen, 58, passed away August 26, 2015. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 3, and 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 4, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 5, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, 7801 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131....

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