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Rita Corina (Madrid) Shane

Rita Corina (Madrid) Shane

August 25, 2015

Rita C. Shane, 73, Liberty MO, died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday morning, August 25, 2015. Visitation will begin with the Rosary at 5 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. on Friday, August 28, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Funeral Mass will be 9 a.m. Saturday, August 29, at Our Lady of...

Sarah M. Capra

Sarah M. Capra

August 14, 2015

Sarah M. Capra, 88, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 919 NE 96th St., Kansas City, MO 64155, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to St. Jude...

Mary Palazzola

Mary Palazzola

August 12, 2015

Mary F. Palazzola, 92, passed away August 12, 2015. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, at Mount Olivet Mausoleum, 7601 Blue Ridge, Raytown, MO 64138, where a service will begin at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow. Mary was born February 15, 1923, in Kansas City, MO, to Antonio and Mary Moley. She was preceded in death by her...

David M. Gilliland

David M. Gilliland

August 9, 2015

David M. Gilliland, 62, Gladstone, MO, passed away August 9, 2015. Memorial visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Saturday, August 15, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. David was born August 12, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father, Esokane Nakashima; and granddaughters, Stephanie Phillips and Arabella Gilliland. Survivors include his wife, Deborah...

Jasper Mussurici

Jasper Mussurici

August 4, 2015

Jasper D. Mussurici, 75, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 22, at St. John Lalande Catholic Church, 805 NW R.D. Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64015. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. at the church prior to Mass. Please omit flowers. Jasper was cremated according to his wishes. Jasper was...

Carol Angela Perniciaro

Carol Angela Perniciaro

August 2, 2015

Carol Angela Perniciaro, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Sunday, August 2, 2015, at Northcare Hospice House. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 6, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at St....

Guadalupe Barraza

Guadalupe Barraza

August 1, 2015

Guadalupe Barraza, 78, passed away, August 1, 2015. Visitation 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 5 at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www. passantinobros.com

Michel Ziade

Michel Ziade

July 28, 2015

Michel Georges Ziade, son of Georges and Treasa Ziade passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015, Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 6 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, and 9-11 a.m. Thursday, August 6, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64124, The Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 Noon Thursday at Holy Rosary...

Lenore J. Simone

Lenore J. Simone

July 28, 2015

Lenore Jean Simone, 83, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 28, 2015, at Brookdale Clear Bridge in Overland Park, KS. The Rosary will be prayed at 9:45 a.m. followed by Visitation until 11 a.m. on Friday, July 31, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131, where the Mass...

Myrtle M. Stephens

Myrtle M. Stephens

July 25, 2015

Myrtle M. Stephens, 98, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Cremation will follow. Myrtle had a loving and caring heart and was very active with the Micah Ministry at Independence Blvd. Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Sheim Hughes

Sheim Hughes

July 23, 2015

Sheim Hughes was a lifelong resident of Gladstone, MO. He graduated from Oak Park High School in 1986 and earned his associates degree in criminal justice from Maple Woods Community College. He worked at Kansas City Trapshooters Association in Smithville, MO for twenty years. Sheim was preceded in death by his mother, Annette Hughes. Survivors include his father, John Hughes;...

Amber L. Kemme

Amber L. Kemme

July 22, 2015

Amber Lynne Kemme, 32, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Services will be announced at a later date. She leaves behind her parents, Gerald Kemme, Tina and Michael Kelly; daughter, AnneMariah; sisters and brother-in-law, Jacilynn and Alex Hartsock, Selena Bibee; step-siblings, Brittany, Derrick and Caitlin Kelly; grandfather, Robert P. Kruger; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. She will...

Rosa M. Hemingway-Greene

Rosa M. Hemingway-Greene

July 22, 2015

Rosa M. Hemingway-Greene, 55, passed away July 22, 2015. Rosa was preceded in death by her husband, Tim Greene, Sr.; and father, Leo N. Hemingway. She leaves two sons, Tim Jr. and Anthony Greene; her mother, Mary Rose (Cervello) Hemingway; her sisters, Hilda Hammons (John), Patty Beck (Bob); her nieces and nephews; and many cousins. Services will be at a...

Betty Jean Accurso

Betty Jean Accurso

July 19, 2015

Betty Jean Accurso, 78, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. Cremation. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Matthew Accurso; her daughters, Anna Caruso (Victor), Tina Sapp (Don), Lisa Parker (Don), Vickie Sweetland; grandchildren, Paul Caruso (Shannon), Willie and Max Sapp, Nick and Andrea Parker; and great-grandson, Matthew Caruso. Condolences...

Linda L. Arnone

Linda L. Arnone

July 18, 2015

Linda L. Arnone, 68, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015. Memorial visitation will be 12 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to American Diabetes Association. Linda was born February 6, 1947, in Appleton City, MO. She is survived by her...

Patricia Ann Costanza

Patricia Ann Costanza

July 17, 2015

Patricia Ann Costanza, 76, transitioned on July 17, 2015, surrounded by her family. Sharing smiles and tears, they remembered a lifetime of love as they told Nonie how much she was adored. She squeezed their hands in return as her beautiful soul moved on to forever happiness. Patricia is dancing on the clouds, amidst the stars with angel wings and...

Elizabeth "Lee" Parrish

Elizabeth "Lee" Parrish

July 14, 2015

Elizabeth "Lee" Marie (Vigliaturo) Parrish, 95, passed away July 14, 2015, at Kansas City Hospice House. The Rosary will be prayed at 2:30 p.m. followed by Visitation from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Family and friends will gather on Monday, July 20, at St....

Angelo P. Rossi

Angelo P. Rossi

July 4, 2015

Angelo P. Rossi, 80, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away on July 4, 2015, from a very courageous battle with lung cancer at the St. Luke's Hospice House. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at St. Ann's Church, 7231 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday prior to Mass...

Joseph Alfred Gicinto

Joseph Alfred Gicinto

July 3, 2015

Joseph Alfred Gicinto, 47, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015. Memorial visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a Prayer Service will begin at 5:30 p.m. Joe was born June 13, 1968, in Kansas City, MO. In July of 1992, Joe was given awards by the...

Cheryl M. (Jester) Johnson

Cheryl M. (Jester) Johnson

June 29, 2015

Born January 13, 1948, Cheryl touched so many lives during her short journey here on earth. She is loved and will be truly missed by family and friends. Cheryl passed on June 29, 2015, and now walks with the Angels and God in Heaven. May you rest in peace. We love you.

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