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CLARA T. BRUNO

1929 - 2016

CLARA T. BRUNO obituary, 1929-2016, Kansas City, MO

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Passantino Bros. Funeral Home - Kansas City

2117 Independence Boulevard

Kansas City, Missouri

CLARA BRUNO Obituary

Clara T. Bruno, age 87, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. The Rosary for Clara will be prayed at 4 p.m. followed by visitation from 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, December 2, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6415 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, MO 64119. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Clara was born on February 7, 1929 in Kansas City, MO, to Filippo and Herlinda Pernice. Clara was one of twelve siblings. She worked for the Kansas City Royals for over 25 years. Clara had a passion and creative flair for sewing. As a talented seamstress, she could create anything with fabric and an idea and no pattern was necessary. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Clara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 53 years, Anthony "Tony" Bruno; her grandson Anthony Vincent Bruno; brothers, Sam, Phil, Rudy, Tom, Manual and Jesse Pernice; and sisters, Virginia Andrews, Linda Belgiere, Rosie and Valencia Pernice. She is survived by her children, John and Dee Bruno, Rozann and Joe Brancato, Lynda Jo and Joe Sacco, and Nino Bruno and Mary Jo Spino; grandchildren, Mary Bruno and Austin Ballou, Stephanie Bruno, Catherine Bruno and fiance Joe Mingrone, Joseph and Michelle Brancato, Jolynne Brancato, Joey III and Sarah Sacco, Ashley and Brad Picard, Annamarie Sacco, Anthony Sacco and Maria LaCapra, Sammy Sacco, Julie, Anthony "Little Nino", Vinny and Briana Bruno; nine great-grandchildren; sister Beatrice LaSala; sisters-in- law, Marti, Rosetta and Nancy Pernice, Katherine Caronia, and Virginia Hogberg; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pallbearers: Joseph Brancato, Joey Sacco III, Anthony Sacco, Sammy Sacco, Anthony "Little Nino" Bruno, and Vinny Bruno. Honorary Pallbearers: Phillip Andrews, Phil Pernice, Sam Belgiere, Phillip John Pernice, Anthony Pernice, Sam LaSala, Joe Caronia and John Hogberg. Her children offer deep gratitude with a special place in their hearts to Glenda Zamora and Fara Rose for the care, love and devotion they have given to their mother during her final days. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com Passantino Bros. Funeral Home & Cremations. Family Owned. www.passantinobros.com (816) 471-2844

Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 1, 2016.
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May you continue to feel the love and support of your family and friends through the days and weeks ahead. Hold on to each other and the wonderful memories of such an amazing person. May God bless and comfort your family.

We are so sorry we could not attend the services but want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rick and Dawn Gregory

December 3, 2016

I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family

Jake Imperiale

December 3, 2016

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts, and prayers are with you all. I'm sorry I couldn't be there, but my love for your family with be will always be there. Keep your spirits up thru this sad time.

Michael V Occhipinto, and the Occhipinto Family

December 2, 2016

My deepest condolences on your loss. May the good memories of Clara help ease your pain.

Nikki (Caronia) Senn

December 2, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I'm so sorry that I couldn't be there. Love, Cuz, aka "Johnny Hogberg"

December 2, 2016

Nino and family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am not able to come to the wake or the funeral due to prior commitments with my sons Boy Scout troop. I tried to find a replacement, but was unable to do so. Please know that I am thinking of you and your entire family during this difficult time.
I'm so sorry.

Mary Robertson Moore

December 2, 2016

My heart goes out to all of you.
So so sorry. God will be by your side

Lisa (Passler) Rodriguez

December 2, 2016

Memories are the snapshots of your heart and mind...
The Seise family

Lana Jo Seise

December 1, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers goes out to the whole family.

Norma Jean & Dale Hilyard

December 1, 2016

to the Family of Clara Bruno,Please accept our deepest sympathy for your lost,we are deeply sorry that we will be unable to pay our respect for we will be out of town.Hope and that your Mother will find peace with her Divine Lord in heaven

John and Margaret MANCUSO

December 1, 2016

Clara was such a loving and giving person with a heart of gold, and I have such wonderful memories of the past, and I thank her and her special family for sharing it with our family. She will be missed. We pray for the family and God will lead the way❤

Theresa Bongiovanni & Mike Stark

December 1, 2016

Angel Pernice and Family

Angel, my heart is with you in your loss.

With deepest sympathy for you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Mayra E. Ramirez
Dallas, TX.

December 1, 2016

John, Nino and Family

My deepest condolences for the loss of your beautiful mother. She will be remembered in my prayers.

Liz Leone Spack

December 1, 2016

My husband and I are so sorry for your loss. Hold close to each other at this time. Sending our love and prayers, as well. To the Bruno children: knowing your parents are now together again may help you cope. Gary and Mary T Calcara

Mary Calcara

December 1, 2016

Rozann and family,

So very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. It is very difficult to lose our parents. May the Lord give you and your family strength at this very difficult time.

Josephine LoGiudice

December 1, 2016

So sorry for your loss, keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. I have many great childhood memories of us growing up on Brooklyn. I can still see her smile and hear her laughter. May God grant you peace.

Rosanna (Inzerillo) Scaglia

December 1, 2016

Loving thoughts and hugs to the entire Bruno family. Wish I could be there for you during this difficult time. Remember the love and good times.

Kathy and Jeff Foley

November 30, 2016

May the God of comfort be with the Family during this difficult time. Isa.41:10

Judy Brown

November 30, 2016

A very special lady. Will be missed.

Bob Bruno

November 30, 2016

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4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Passantino Bros. Funeral Home - Kansas City

2117 Independence Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64124

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

6415 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, MO

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Mount Olivet Cemetery

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