Joe-Pace-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Passantino Bros. Funeral Home - Kansas City

Joe Pace

Dec 29, 1948 - Mar 1, 2026

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Joe was a Great man. I knew him through my dad. He graduated with both my parents. I remember my dad goin to his shop and he helped him with his hot rod. I grew to know Joe throughout the yrs. He was a nice, funny, caring man. I miss you Joe. Tell my dad Fran I said hi and I love him.

Forever a KC legend! U will b missed

Joe's body shop was on the West side of old Safeway store. My business the chicken plant was located on the East side of Safeway. Nearly every one from old Northeast knew the name Joe Pace. So many of the names from Northeast. Too many to name here. RIP Joe.

I always have something to say but right now I am fumbling for words.Words aren’t big enough or strong enough to describe what you have meant to me and the boys years later.I was a kid without any direction in life .The world was too big for me and just in time you came into my life.Not to save me,but to teach me to do it myself unapologetically and with meaning.You showed me what friendship was supposed to look like Joe and from that I learned about love.Love without condition and without...

Our condolences to Joe’s loved ones. Joe was a Prince.
Nancy & Mindy Tutorino

I met Joe through a friend of mine Dale white. Very nice man. He will be missed. My condolences to his family

Joe you will be missed. Always thought of you as a friend. Prayers to you and your family. RIP

You will be missed. Ever since I was a kid you were like a godfather. You were good freinds with my brother and dad. Would do almost anything when asked. It was great to be a small part of helping with the Delorean, in the 80's when you first started builing it. Thanks for the great memories.

My condolences to the family.Helping out at all the car shows w J.P. was awesome.It seemed like everyone in all the towns wanted to talk to Joe Pace.Rest in peace,Joe.



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Joe's Obituary

Joe Pace passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the age of 77.Born on December 29, 1948, Joe built a life defined by hard work, craftsmanship, and passion. A lifelong bodyman, he owned and operated Pace’s Body Shop in Northeast Kansas City and dedicated his entire career to the art of...

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