Photo courtesy of Passantino Bros. Funeral Home - Kansas City
Sep 29, 1935 - May 10, 2021 (Age 85)
Anthony is an example of dedication to service to others and inspiration to all of us at Holy Rosary Credit Union.
May he be blessed in Heaven with eternal joy and continue to inspire us in our mission.
Mark (Assoc. Board) & Joanne Fuchs
Mark Fuchs
May 18, 2021 | Lees Summit, MO | Acquaintance
I'm sorry for your loss. I worked with Tony at CF, he was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed.
Cynthia Wolf
May 18, 2021
I worked with Tony for many years at CF and was always grateful to have run across such a person in my life. A
straight up guy that taught me a lot. My condolences.
Kim Morgan
May 18, 2021 | Kansas City, MO | Coworker
Carl, I am very sorry for the loss of your father. Tony was a good man, very knowledgeable and always a pleasure to talk to.He will be greatly missed maybe now Rest In Peace
Pat & Rose Marie LaCapra
May 17, 2021 | Kansas City, MO | Family
Carl, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your dad was a good man and I always enjoyed being in his presence, and I especially loved watching him work as an Arbitrator, and his reputation of being a fair man speaks volumes of who he was. He will be sadly missed. God Bless him and may he R.I.P.
Michael & Roxanne LaCapra
May 17, 2021 | Kansas City, MO | Family
I had the pleasure of working with Tony for a few years at CF and during that time he taught me a lot about the current contract and labor relations in general! He was direct and you never left a meeting with him not knowing exactly what the situation was and what was expected of you. You wouldn't be criticized if you screwed up, he would calmly explain what you needed to do to fix it! Great guy!!
Larry Griffin-ABF Freight
May 17, 2021
Carl, I too am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Cathy’s message to you was perfect, my thoughts exactly. May the Lord’s faithfulness and all of your wonderful memories, be your comfort. You will be in my prayers.
Carol Jenkins-Hill
May 16, 2021 | Kansas City, KS | Neighbor
Carl, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad! I understand the pain and void this loss brings to your life. You will be in my prayers! It will always bring a smile to my heart when I think of the good old days when our families were neighbors. Sending sincere sympathy and prayers
Cathy Jenkins-Allen
May 16, 2021 | Smithville, MO | Neighbor
Carl, were so sorry for your loss of your father. What a very handsome man. We can Never replace our parents, but live in their memory.
Trish, Chris & Brandon Breiner (Tutorino)
May 15, 2021 | Gladstone, MO | Friend
Anthony Carl Salucci, 85, passed away May 10, 2021. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. with the Funeral Service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Anthony was born September 29, 1935 at 6th & Park in Northeast Kansas City, MO, and was a graduate of De La Salle High School and Rockhurst College where he earned his MBA. He joined the Army in 1956 and served as a Chaplain’s Assistant at Fort Leonard Wood. Following his honorable discharge, he began his career in the truck lines starting as a dock worker and working his way into management. He worked for P.I.E., Yellow Freight, Totabush, Buford, Navajo, and CF where he held positions in sales, terminal management, and labor management before becoming Director of Labor Relations. He also served on the Mo/Kan Grievance Committee and the International Negotiating Committee. Anthony was known as a “fair guy” who saved many jobs and helped many Teamsters with his familiar warning “don’t come in front of this committee again”. He also served on the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. as a mediator and arbitrator. Over the years he was an advisor and friend to many.
In 1962, Anthony married his love Rosella Ruggero, thus uniting two large extended families. They enjoyed 55 years together until her passing in 2017.
Anthony was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Cardinal Glennon Council and served as commander of Campo-Manfre-Barbieri Post 151 of the American Legion, president of the American Sons of Columbus, and president of Holy Rosary Credit Union. He was an honorable man who was an exemplary representative of the ‘Greatest Generation’.
Along with his wife, Anthony was preceded in death by his son Nicholas Joseph Salucci in 2006, his parents Charles and Mary (Armato) Salucci, and his in-laws Nick and Jenny (Tropito) Ruggero. He is survived by his son Carl Anthony Salucci (Kathy), and several cousins, extended family, and godchildren.
Honorary Pallbearers: Larry Lykens, Joe LaBella, Johnny Vaca, Joe Ferris, Joe Maggio, and Frank Russo.
The family offers special thanks to Judy and Bruce Claudius, Diane and Larry Lykens, Dr. Tom LaBruzzo, Dr. Rosen, Dr. Hellman, the doctors and nurses at North Kansas City Hospital, the administration and staff of Anthology Assisted Living, and the nurses of Spectrum Home Health for all their care for Anthony and Rosella over the years.
Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com
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