Jennie M. Passell (nee Lordo), age 96, born July 8,1928 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away at McKnight Place Extended Care, Ladue, Mo. on March 15, 2025.
Jennie attended Central High School and later Washington University. studying finance. She began her career in the U.S. Army Aviation Corp, eventually promoted to a budget analyst position in the Helicopter Division. Jennie retired after 30 plus years with several awards for her performance.
She married Col. David William (Bil) Passell in 1973, enjoying 41 years with the love of her life.
Jennie lived with and lovingly cared for her disabled and elderly parents, Joseph and Katherine in her own home.
In her retirement, Jennie participated in Bill’s sportsman activities, (hunting and fishing), enjoyed playing golf with their many friends and was an avid Cardinal fan.
Jennie will be remembered for her generosity, kindness and love, especially for Bill, love of family, including nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews; and her deep religious faith and friends at St. Mark’s Church, especially Joan Bober and Patty Ebel.
Jennie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bill Passell, her dear parents, Joseph and Katherine (nee Vella) Lordo, sister, Grace Boskamp, brother-in-law, Bernard Boskamp, brother, Alphonse Lordo, sister-in-law, Nina Lordo and nephew, Gregory Boskamp.
Surviving are nieces and nephews: Joseph (Mimi) Lordo, Michael (Maureen) Lordo, Patrick (Janice) Lordo, James (Jackie) Lordo, Kathleen (Michael) Wenzel, Mark Boskamp and many great nieces and nephews and their families.
SERVICES: Burial services will be held at Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery (2900 Sheridan Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63125) on Monday, March 24, 9:15 a.m. Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, March 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 4200 Ripa Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63125, immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Church. Masses or contributions to St. Mark Parish appreciated.
Jennie Girl! I love you to the moon and back ❤️
Your Angel
I so enjoyed her from the 1st time I met her golfing together at Norwood Hills CC. She was such a wonderful, caring, sweet, and fun woman. I’m glad we became friends and will cherish my memories of good times we spent together
My heartfelt condolences to my cousins, extended relatives and everyone whose heart was touched by such a beautiful soul. Jennie Lordo was gracious, smart, ambitious and accomplished, but her strong connection to family and friends was her real super power. As her godchild, I am forever grateful that she was part of my life.
Jennie was a beautiful woman in many ways. She was the last of her generation. She has joined the many who went before her in heaven. Rest In Peace.