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Victor Ferrara

Victor Ferrara

June 29, 2015

Victor Joseph Ferrara was born March 30, 1924, and passed away to our Lord on June 29, 2015, at the age of 91. He died peacefully doing his favorite thing, watching the Kansas City Royals. He was in the Air Force and was a World War II Veteran. Victor owned Frank's Place on 18th and Cherry, where he worked until...

Larry D. Potts

Larry D. Potts

June 26, 2015

Larry D. Potts, 75, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Larry was born June 11, 1940, to Harry and Arlene Potts, and was a...

Frank "Juice" Cherrito

Frank "Juice" Cherrito

June 26, 2015

Frank "Juice" Cherrito, 72, of Kansas City, MO, left this world surrounded by family and loved ones on Friday, June 26, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital. The Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. followed by visitation until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 29, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Family and friends will...

Jimmy G. Deplasita, Sr.

Jimmy G. Deplasita, Sr.

June 23, 2015

Jimmy G. DePlasita, Sr., 90, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Benton House of Tiffany Springs surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51st Terr., Kansas City, MO 64133, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in...

Sarah Tricarico

Sarah Tricarico

June 21, 2015

Sarah Tricarico, 58, died June 21, 2015. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by graveside services at 2:15 p.m. at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery, 23rd St. & Cleveland, Kansas City, MO 64127. Sarah was preceded in death by her father, Louis Tricarico; and son, Louis...

Cynthia G. Toynton-Banes

Cynthia G. Toynton-Banes

June 19, 2015

Cynthia Gayle Toynton-Banes, 46, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on June 19, 2015. A private memorial is planned. Born October 18, 1968, to Kathy and Richard Collins, Cindy was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. Helping others with home health was her passion; family, pets, social media, cooking and computers were her joys. Cindy's wonderful smile...

Barbara J. Jenison

Barbara J. Jenison

June 18, 2015

Barbara Jean (Simmons) Jenison was born January 29, 1931, and passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Dayton and son Mark, and is survived by her sons Brad and Mike; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Neil Manning

Neil Manning

June 17, 2015

Neil Manning, 44, Overland Park, KS, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Visitation will be 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a Memorial Service will begin at 7 p.m.

Sony Nguyen

Sony Nguyen

June 8, 2015

Mr. Sony Nguyen, 50, passed away June 8, 2015. Visitation and Prayers will be 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 9; 5-9 p.m. Saturday, June 13; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by cremation.

Karla M. Simone

Karla M. Simone

June 5, 2015

Karla M. (Northington) Simone returned to her Heavenly Father, reuniting with her parents and her sisters, on June 5, 2015. Karla courageously and relentlessly battled ovarian cancer for more than 7 years, under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Sirridge and with the extraordinary staff at the KU/KC Cancer Center. She loved the staff there and was especially appreciative of the...

Marcella Schmidt

Marcella Schmidt

June 2, 2015

Helen Marcella Schmidt, 81, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Services will be Saturday, June 6, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8812 E. Gregory Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. The Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. followed by Visitation until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Inurnment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Contributions are...

Judy M. (Walsh) Jones

Judy M. (Walsh) Jones

May 30, 2015

Judy M. (Walsh) Jones, 71, Blue Springs, MO, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015, at her home. Visitation will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. Cremation will follow the services. Flowers are welcomed or contributions to defray funeral expenses....

Mary Ann Monteleone

Mary Ann Monteleone

May 29, 2015

Mary Ann Monteleone, 80, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015. Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, June 5, 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 Calvary Cemetery. Mary Ann was born September 20, 1934, in Kansas City,...

Larry S. Buccero

Larry S. Buccero

May 27, 2015

Larry S. Buccero, 77, of Independence, MO, passed away on May 27, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. The Rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. followed by Visitation from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. The Mass of Christian Burial will...

Joe Frank Labella

Joe Frank Labella

May 26, 2015

Joe Frank LaBella, 86, Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Visitation will be Friday, May 29, 2015 at 10 am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1357 NE 42nd Terr., Kansas City, MO 64116 where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11am. Entombment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Joe was...

Hoa Thanh Nguyen

Hoa Thanh Nguyen

May 26, 2015

Mr. Hoa Thanh Nguyen, 44, passed away May 26, 2015. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 29, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. Burial will follow in Mt....

Christine R. (Vann) Castaneda

Christine R. (Vann) Castaneda

May 25, 2015

Christine Rae (Vann) Castaneda, 67, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015. Memorial services will be held 12-3 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Christine was born October 26, 1947. She was a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and a proud descendant of her grandfather, Mitchell Bobb, one of...

Phillip R. Balano

Phillip R. Balano

May 25, 2015

Phillip R. Balano, 86, Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, at his home. The Rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. followed by Visitation from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6415 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m....

Toan Van Pham

Toan Van Pham

May 24, 2015

Mr. Toan Van Pham, 79, Overland Park, KS, passed away May 24, 2015. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 28, and 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 29, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, 7801 Paseo, Kansas...

Nadine Bellante White

Nadine Bellante White

May 22, 2015

Nadine Bellante White, 67, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 7207 NW Hwy 9, Kansas City, MO 64152, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Nadine was born to Joseph Carl and Josephine (Belmonte) Bellante on...

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