IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Passantino Bros. Funeral Home on its 85th anniversary of serving the northeast community of Kansas City.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18784, March 30, 2015
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Passantino Bros. Funeral Home located at 2117 Independence Boulevard was founded in 1930 by brothers Charles, George, and Rosario Passantino; and,
WHEREAS, the business has remained in the family for its entire eighty-five years, with Charlie Passantino currently representing the third generation of Passantinos in the business; and,
WHEREAS, from its location in the historic northeast neighborhood of Kansas City, the brothers began a tradition of offering personal, professional, and compassionate service, with special attention to each family they serve; and,
WHEREAS, the funeral home initially began by largely serving the Italian community, but grew to become one of the last independent funeral homes in the city, serving a diverse clientele with a wide variety of religious and ethnic backgrounds; and,
WHEREAS, Passantino Bros. Funeral Home provides unmatched service to its clients with an understanding of the importance of the individual rites and traditions that each family may observe; and,
WHEREAS, Passantino Bros. Funeral Home has remained an anchor in the northeast, with a strong commitment and a deep sense of community that has helped keep the business independent and thriving; and,
WHEREAS, over the past eighty-five years, it is estimated the funeral home has served more than 10,000 people, with the flexibility to meet the unique wishes of each family; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates the Passantino Bros. Funeral Home upon its 85th anniversary celebration and extends sincere best wishes for continued success ...
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