BORN

1930

DIED

2014

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Passantino Bros. Funeral Home - Kansas City

2117 Independence Boulevard

Kansas City, Missouri

FRANCES CUTRERA Obituary

FRANCES (GIORDANO) CUTRERA Frances (Giordano) Cutrera, 83, Lee's Summit, Mo., passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Family and friends will gather for a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 31, at Red Bridge Baptist Church, 4901 E. Red Bridge Rd., Kansas City, MO 64137. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Frances was born Aug. 16, 1930, in Kansas City to Saverio and Antonina (Catalano) Giordano. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Her home was always open to her children and grandchildren, especially on Sundays. Frances was an amazing cook. She always put her husband and children before herself. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was a fan of the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs, often sporting their jerseys. Frances was preceded in death by her parents; grandchildren, Michelle Marie Cutrera and Johnny Joe Cutrera; sisters, Minnie Giordano and Dominica Bongiovanni; and brothers, Christopher Giordano, Nick Giordano, Paul Giordano, Peter Giordano, Christopher Paul Giordano, and Joe Giordano. Frances is survived by her husband of 65 years, Frank A. Cutrera; her children and their spouses, Joe and Anna Clare Cutrera, Joanne and Nick Fazzino, Anna and Sam Broberg, Sam P. Cutrera, Rose Marie Kelly, Frank J. Cutrera, Nick and Pilar Cutrera; 15 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; sister and brother-in- law, Marie and Carl Saitta; sisters-in- law, Virginia Giordano, Audrey Giordano, Teresa Cavallaro; and many nieces and nephews. 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 Jul. 29, 2014.
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Joe, Sam, Frank and JoAnne,
I am so sorry for your loss. It looks like your mother was a wonderful lady. May you find peace and comfort in God during this difficult time. Praying for you and your family.

Michelle Visos /Central Bank

July 31, 2014

Dave & Sharon Campfield

July 31, 2014

Our prayers are with the Cutrera family, when our children were growing up we were next door neighbors, Frances was a loving and devoted Mother and wife, always there for everyone...we miss you...Dee and Mary White

July 30, 2014

My condolences to the Cutrera family. I have many fond memories of Frances when we would visit her and her family at The Birchwood home.
Charlie Arnone

July 30, 2014

Sincere sympathy to Joanne and your entire family. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Jacuqe Hayes

July 29, 2014

To the family of my Aunt and Uncle, I am sorry to hear about the death of my Aunt Frances, I really am in shock. I send my condolences to all the family and my prayers.

Phyllis Phipps

July 29, 2014

Dear Joanne, Nick and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful mother. You have so many wonderful memories to hold in your heart. I will remember all of you in my prayers.

Liz Spack

July 29, 2014

Marie and Carl my condolences and love on the loss of your sister. God bless you. Cousins, Kelly demaria & carol Jo wall

July 29, 2014

My sister, my friend, my confidante. I will miss her more than she could have ever imagined! I can only keep my trust in God to console me. Love you all and will pray that God will keep you all strong. She loved you all so deeply! It was so hard for her to leave you. I am so thankful to have had her as my sister.

Marie Saitta

July 29, 2014

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