Patrick J. Allegri

Patrick J. Allegri, 84, of Kansas City, MO, passed away March 15, 2015, at his home in Kansas City, with his wife, Barbara, by his side. Rosary recitation will be held at 5 pm on Sunday, March 22nd at Floral Hills Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 23rd at 11 am at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Pat was born on May 6, 1930, in Kansas City, MO, the eldest of four children born to Salvator and Tileen Allegri. He married Mary Kay Allegri (née Shinners) on June 20, 1953, with whom he had five children. On October 17, 1981, Pat married Barbara Allegri (née Brown). After attending Rockhurst College and serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Pat spent 30 years as the golf professional and manager of Stayton Meadows Golf Course, followed by 12 years at the IRS, where he was warmly known as “Mr. Pat.” He retired in 2011. Pat was preceded in death by his parents; Mary Kay; his sister Martha; and her husband, Chuck. He is survived by Barbara; children Kathleen Allegri-Sullivan, Susan Schwartze (Ken), Linda Avery (Erik), Sam Allegri (Paula), and Timothy Allegri (Denise); eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his brother, Tom (Patty Jo); his sister Sally Smith (Don); 17 nieces and nephews; and four furry friends. Pat was a faithful Catholic, a member of the Cursillo Movement, a loving husband, a wonderful father and grandfather, a proud Italian-American, and a loyal fan of all things Mizzou. His warmth, wit, and good humor will be remembered by all who knew him. Condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs in Kansas City. Arr. D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, (816) 353-1218.