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Joseph Brancato Obituary
January 5, 2026
Kansas City, Missouri - Joseph F. Brancato, 91, passed January 5, 2026. Services Wednesday, January 7 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation at 12:00 p.m. followed by Prayer Service at 2:30 p.m. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery. Complete obituary at www.passantinobros.com
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Jeremy and Lou Ann Youngblood
January 14, 2026
Joseph was a class at from an era that believed in hard work, family values, and respect of all those around him. We will miss him. He has left an amazing family
Andrea Brancato Vovk
January 12, 2026
Margie and rhe rest of the Brancato Family: we have just returned from Italy and are do sorry to hear this news. Your dad was such a great man, and my dad really enjoyed all the times they spent together and all their phone calls. His obituary was so beautifully written, a real reflection on the legacy he left upon all those who knew him. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that all of you will be in my prayers. I hope my Dad, Joe and all the other Brancatos are having a fun party in heaven! May he rest in peace! Sincerely, Andrea Brancato Vovk (Marion & Joan Brancato's daughter)
Stefani Brancato
January 12, 2026
We just found out about Joe’s passing. So sorry we didn’t know sooner. He was always so kind to all of us. I cherish our monogrammed towels from him. Condolences to your entire family.
Nancy Tutorino
January 10, 2026
My thoughts & prayers are with you Marie, Margie, Joe Vic, Dominic, Frank, Anthony & Mary Sue.
Your memories will be your greatest companion and your prayers will sustain you.
God bless you all & your families.
Nancy J Tutorino
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Rick Woods
January 9, 2026
Mr. Brancato was certainly one of the very best customers I've ever worked with in my 37 years in the Laundry industry, but beyond that he was an incredibly great storyteller whom I always enjoyed listening to so much, and a paragon inspiration of what a person of solid integrity and genuine kindheartedness should be. Truly an exceptional man that will never be forgotten.
John Gurera
January 9, 2026
To my Dear Friend Joe: Well my friend we had a long friendship of more than 47 years. I can remember the first time we met at the Crap Table in the Tropicana Hotel. We developed a friendship from that day on that we would both cherish for the next 47 years. All the wonderful memories along the way both in Las Vegas & in Kansas City. I believe I could write a book of all the fun times we had & laughter we shared & the talks on the phone we had for hours. We developed a friendship like no other. My Dad would tell me if you met one true friend in your life, you were a lucky man. You were that friend to me & I was truly a lucky man to have known you. Our friendship will never end because you will always hold a special place in my heart. I’ll never forget all our special dinners in Vegas & the laughter & joy we spent together. Our phone calls at least twice a week for hours. Talking about every subject you
Could possibly think of from the Korean War, American history, sports, old times, the changing times & on & on. The old stories were the best. I know you loved talking about how & when you met Marie & the joy you two shared. Also about your children of how proud you were of them all. And the special memories you were able to share with Margie in the later years. Great memories all the way up to the end. I will truly miss you pal & I know you’re looking down saying all is good so until we meet up again, I love you brother & will be thinking about you daily. You’ll be in my daily prayers as you always have been. My heart is broken. Send me some dimes from time to time so I’ll know what we know. Rest in Peace my Dear friend, Your Pal, John G.
Linda Defeo
January 8, 2026
So sad but Joe was an amazing person. He did always care about others around him. All of us
No matter what. I miss New Year’s Eve at the house in the old house. The kids were babies but that house was everything about Joe and Marie. So many memories. God has him now.
Johnny Bengimina
January 8, 2026
My closest cousins lived 2 blocks from my family most of my early life. They were siblings who lived in another house down the street, for real! Cousin Joe Brancato was textbook family in all areas, except his heart was extremely larger than most!. I can only speak for myself....He was one of our 2nd fathers as was Leo Failoni!! Proximity matters! Thank you for looking out for us as we were growing up! We love you!!! RIP!!!
January 7, 2026
Rest in peace Joe. You were a good, kind & loving person to me growing up and a wonderful Godfather. I’m glad we got to visit recently. Have a great eternal life with all your loved ones that have passed.
Your Godson,
Louie
MICHAEL TERMINI
January 7, 2026
Sorry for your loss
Jake Imperiale
January 7, 2026
My deepest condolences to your family
Sam Buccero
January 7, 2026
Mr. Brancato was the epitome of an Italian gentleman. He was rightfully proud of his heritage, his family and his accomplishments. He always took the time to visit with me and give us 'younger guys' good advice, while entertaining us with his stories. Thank you Mr. B for setting an example for all of us.
Madeline & Anthony Agrusa
January 7, 2026
Sorry for your lost
Al Maddox
January 7, 2026
We are on our 92nd trip around the Sun and we got to see a lot. It has been a hell-va ride
With great family and friends. It was enjoyable. It has been a long time since we walked halls of old NE and you have left many great memories
I hope that your family will remember them and pass them on.
It was great having you as apart of my life.
Al Maddox - Class of 1952
Marissa Paris
January 7, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Rest in peace
KAT Chipman
January 7, 2026
Rest in Peace
Toni and Frank Cherrito
January 7, 2026
So sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in eternal peace. Sending my condolences to you all.
anthony angelo
January 7, 2026
So sorry to hear of his passing i worked at Excel in the 1980's . He was very helpful to me as a single parent raising 3 girls by myself. I will always be grateful. RIP Mr. Brancato.
Teresa John Polito Family
January 6, 2026
God Bless Rest in Peace
FRANK SPALITTO
January 6, 2026
MARY SUE, SORRY ABOUT YOUR BROTHER
Sal and Julie Semola
January 6, 2026
What a great friend Joe was to us. First met over 30 years ago and soon became fast friends. Was always a big admirer of what he and Marie accomplished- a wonderful family and a successful business. We will miss him greatly. Love and prayers to the family.
Sal and Julie Semola
Joseph Siren
January 6, 2026
Mr joe your going to be missed I enjoyed working on some projects with you and the time you have spent with me on your life adventures With me I love your family and want to offer my condolences may you rest in peace sincerely Joseph Siren
Grace Vitale
January 6, 2026
Our Sincere Sympathies for all the Family. Unable to attend the Services due to the Flu.
Paul & Grace Vitale & Family
Michael Correia
January 6, 2026
Words can’t express the respect I have for Joe Brancato. Every time I seen him he was always helping someone out or doing for others. He gave me a chance when no one else would. I am going to miss his stories of how he wasn’t a street guy. There were times when I had situations and he always had a solution or helped and never said no. The most solid man I have ever met hands down. Thank you for believing in me when I didn’t. I wouldn’t be where I’m at if it wasn’t for Big Joe. The Brancato Family has always treated me like family and my heart goes out to all of you.
Anthony Cappo
January 6, 2026
This world has lost a great man! A void that will never be replaced. I can't even begin to express the enormous amount of gratitude I have towards this man. He did more for me than anyone I have ever met. Years ago when my son was diagnosed with Autism and shared it with him. He immediately paid for my health insurance and said don't worry about it just consider it a raise. Til this day I still shed tears thinking about it. He did many more things for me but that was how great and giving he was. I learned so much from him. He was a man of great wisdom. He treated me like a son and I looked up to him like a father figure. He helped shape the person that I am. I spent 21 years of my life working for him and learning a lot in that time. I express my deepest condolences to his wife and family. May God bless his soul and his family.
Victoria Ragland
January 6, 2026
My condolences to your family Denise. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. What a blessing your Father-in-law was to the world. Much love, Victoria Ragland
Concetta LaCapra
January 6, 2026
Marie, Dominic and Margie: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Craig Ray Marti
January 6, 2026
God bless Marie and all her loved ones and family. You will never know how much Joe and your family meant to me thank you.
john pace
January 6, 2026
one of the few people in life you meet and you realize this is a very great man,
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