Passantino Bros. serving Northeast for 83 years

Posted April 2, 2013 at 10:09 pm

Northeast News
April 3, 2013 

“Our services are as diverse as Northeast is,” Funeral Director Gary Bertoncin said about the individuality of Passantino Bros. Funeral Home.

The atmosphere of the funeral home, along with the story of the Passantino family, was like the design of the funeral home – effortless elegance and ease.

After 83 years as a family-owned business, it’s obvious the original Passantino brothers did something right. Brothers Charles, George and Rosario Passantino opened Passantino Bros. Funeral Home in January of 1930. Charles Passantino worked in a funeral home previously and wanted to branch out on his own, Bertoncin said.

“It’s a funeral home different from many because few family operations are still around. It’s a family business working with families. Eighty-three years says a lot,” Bertoncin said.

Passantino Bros. Funeral Home’s commitment to the community and its needs stands strong. Currently, Charlie Passantino, representing the third generation of the family, is owner and

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    Northeast native Ed Kendrick born to be a dentist

    By LESLIE COLLINS
    Northeast News 
    March 6, 2013 

    They say like father, like son, and Dr. Ed Kendrick has truly followed in his father’s footsteps.

    “I was to be a dentist like a farmer’s child is born to take over the farm,” Kendrick said, who operates his own dental practice at 4605 Independence Ave.

    Kendrick still remembers his father’s dental practice located on the second floor of Pierce’s Drug Store at Monroe and Independence Avenue.

    During the 1960s his father traveled overseas to Guatemala on mission trips to perform dental work and Kendrick tagged along.

    “It really opened my eyes to how good we have it in

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    Davis proves it’s never too late to switch careers

    By LESLIE COLLINS
    Northeast News
    February 6, 2013

    For nearly 20 years, Sam Davis has worked in the insurance industry, and it all began because of a friend’s recommendation.

    Davis knew it was time for a career change. For 10 years, he worked as a route salesman for Pepsi-Cola, delivering their products to businesses.

    “I didn’t want to be a real estate agent because they’re starving one day and filthy rich the next,” Davis said.

    The automobile sales industry

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    Joslyn offers tips for leading a healthier lifestyle in 2013

     By LESLIE COLLINS
    Northeast News
    January 2, 2013 


    Each year, Americans make New Year’s resolutions, mostly about diet and exercise.

    A number of resolutions are broken within a matter of weeks, but Dr. Elaine Joslyn of NEighborhood Family Care offers solid tips for realistically leading a healthier lifestyle in 2013.

    When it comes to breaking unhealthy habits, Joslyn said, “Try to find out what is the worst thing. Look for the low hanging fruit you can take.”

    One example

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    Kansas City vacation turns into lifelong residency

    By LESLIE COLLINS
    Northeast News
    December 5, 2012 

    When Curtis Baskin arrived in Kansas City, Mo., it was immediate culture shock.

    “I’d never seen so many bright lights in my life,” Baskin, now 68, said. “So many people were out the whole night. I said, ‘Do these people ever go to bed?’”

    But, Baskin soon adapted to the city known as the Paris of the Plains, falling in love with the people and the city life. What began as a two-week vacation turned into his

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    Good things happening in Historic Northeast

    NORTHEAST NEWS
    November 7, 2012 

    In addition to celebrating its 80th anniversary, the Northeast News is celebrating a few other things, too.

    In the words of former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes, “The stars are aligning in Northeast.”

    Years of planning are coming to fruition and the dedication of Northeast stakeholders should be

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    Central Bank of Kansas City continues tradition of excellence


    Northeast News
    October 3, 2012 


    Central Bank of Kansas City, 2301 Independence Blvd., has been serving the area for 61 years and counting.

    What sets Central Bank apart from others is its customer service, said Sarah Cousineau, Central Bank marketing and community outreach director.

    “I think banking local is a popular idea and I think it helps not to be a large banking institution,” she said.

    Central Bank employees know their customers by name and a number of

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    Northeast native Ed Kendrick born to be a dentist

    By LESLIE COLLINS
    Northeast News 
    September 5, 2012 


    They say like father, like son, and Dr. Ed Kendrick has truly followed in his father’s footsteps.

    “I was to be a dentist like a farmer’s child is born to take over the farm,” Kendrick said, who operates his own dental practice at 4605 Independence Ave.

    Kendrick still remembers his father’s dental practice located on the second floor of Pierce’s Drug Store at Monroe and Independence Avenue.

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    Victor Ross celebrates 60 years of service

    Editor’s Note: Due to a printing error, the full story was not printed in our Aug. 1 edition. We will reprint the  story in next week’s edition. We apologize for the error.

    By Leslie Collins
    Northeast News
    August 1, 2012

    For 60 years Victor Ross & Co., Realtors has been helping clients find the perfect space.

    “It’s a great accomplishment to be a family owned business today and be in business 60 years,” said Victor Cascio, president and broker of Victor Ross & Co., Realtors.

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    Northeast News looks back on 80 years

    By LESLIE COLLINS
    Northeast News
    July 4, 2012

    When Michael Bushnell first bought Northeast News, he was afraid to sit in the office furniture.

    Wax covered everything.

    “There were wax deposits on the floor that were almost a half an inch thick,” said Bushnell, co-owner and publisher of Northeast News

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