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CENA ACCURSO Obituary

Cena Accurso, 94, passed away May 31, 2014. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 5 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 at St. Thomas More. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cena Accurso Matching Scholarship Fund, UMKC School of Medicine, 2411 Holmes St., Kansas City, MO 64108. Cena was born October 12, 1919 to Frank and Sylvia (Rinkert) Angelo in Kansas City, MO. She was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO. She is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony C. Accurso; her parents, Frank and Sylvia Angelo; her brothers, Anthony Angelo and Sebastian Angelo. She is survived by her sister, Rosemarie Salpietro; children, Joe Mike Accurso, Frank (Linda) Accurso, Danny (Missy) Accurso, Louis Accurso, Tammy (Larry) Dickinson; grandchildren, Michael, Terri, Katy, Nick, David, Danielle (Brad), Anthony, Christopher, Patrick, Angela and Gabrielle; great grandchildren, Gavin, Gage and Tayler. Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com. Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145. McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145, 816-942-6180

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jun. 3, 2014.

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John Cotter

June 17, 2014

Accurso family, I was not aware of your mother's passing until this past weekend. Had I known, I would have attended the service as your mother was a great lady! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

June 12, 2014

May your love and fondest memories comfort you as your heart begins to heal.

C Johnson

June 11, 2014

To all the Accurso family, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful mother. Liz Cali Spack

Kelly Blackwood Baehr

June 9, 2014

Dear Accurso Family: Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Mom. Hoping that your happy memories sustain you and that you keep her alive in your twinkling eyes and loving hearts. The Blackwood Family

Steve Sullivan

June 9, 2014

Danny & Louis, my condolences on the loss of your mother. I pray for you and your families during this time. May God bless you!

Bruce Gershon

June 8, 2014

Dear Accurso Family, We would like to send our heartfelt condolences, and wish you comfort in your time of loss. Your Mother, and Grandmother was a wonderful lady, she lived a full life, and will be remembered fondly by all.
The Gershons

David Randall

June 6, 2014

Lou, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I only caught up with this week's papers today; I would have attended her visitation had I known. You and your family were always dear to my parents. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

Jerry Hammer

June 5, 2014

Danny My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your mother

Clare Kapperman

June 5, 2014

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother. Aunt Cena was a wonderful person . May her memory live on in your lives.
Clare Johnson Kapperman
and Family

June 5, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. Aunt Cena was such a wonderful person. I will always remember her laugh and her smile. Franny

June 4, 2014

My Deep Condolences to you all --- May smiles return soon as you remember wonderful and loving times together --- Fondly --- Jody Weiner

Judy Canfield McGee

June 4, 2014

Danny, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

June 4, 2014

May God sustain and comfort you each day as you remember your loved one (Isaiah. 41:10).

June 3, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers our with you, she will missed dearly! With love Helen, Christina and Jennifer Angelo.

Brenda Barrett

June 3, 2014

Danny,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. May all those wonderful memories you have, make you smile always!

Love,
Brenda Barrett

June 3, 2014

Danny,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Thomas

June 3, 2014

My prayers are with the Accurso family. Cena will forever be in your hearts.

Shari Huwaldt

June 3, 2014

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing Danny. I know how hard it is to lose someone you love. My sister Susan passed away two weeks ago. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

June 3, 2014

Danny , David and I were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know she is still looking down over you , just from a much higher place, with as much pride as you had always given her....May her memory always be just a heartbeat away. Shut your eyes and you will see her gentle smile. Love, Denise & David Cutler

June 3, 2014

Lou
May the light of Heaven shine upon your Mom forever
Tom Pruett

June 3, 2014

Our deepest sympathy. Your Mother was a very charming and lovely lady. May God give you comfort during your time of great sorrow.

Norma & Ron Shapiro

Katie Pruett

June 2, 2014

Lou, Gabrielle, Angela, Patrick, Christopher, Anthony, & Danielle~

It is with a heavy heart that I express my condolences for your loss. Nana's love for her Family shined upon her face every Sunday for brunch or dinner.

Her grandchildren put a smile on her face that will never be forgotten. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Love,

Katie Pruett

June 2, 2014

Lou and Tammy, I am very sorry to hear of your mother's death. From knowing the two of you I am sure that she was a delightful person with a wonderful spirit. I know that you will miss her very much and want to express my sympathies you both as well as your entire family.
Gary Fenner

S. Hill

June 2, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. The scriptures also provide much comfort and hope. (2Corintians 1:3-7)

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