Rhea Ella Signaigo
Rhea Ella Signaigo, 64, of Grover, MO, passed away on July 13, 2025.
Rhea was born in St. Louis, MO on January 30, 1961 and graduated from Clayton High School in 1980. She then took vocational training at Bryan Institute to become a Dental Assistant.
Rhea worked as a Dental Assistant for 45 years, most recently for South St. Louis Dental Group for the last 28 years. She was a loyal and faithful employee of Dr. Lester Joern who she respected and loved as a boss, mentor, and friend. Rhea was very involved with her many nieces and nephews who she loved to dote on and spoil. She was the best Aunt and Great Aunt a child could ever hope for!
Rhea is survived by her siblings: Ed (Randi) Signaigo; Bill (Judy) Signaigo; Mary Ann Signaigo; brother-in-law John Sargent; Terri (Scott) Kleine; Toni (Joe) Mazzuca; John Signaigo; and her many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Rhea (nee Metzger) Signaigo, and her sister Nancy Sargent (nee Signaigo).
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Church, 15642 Clayton Rd., Ellisville MO 63011 on Monday, July 28, 2025. Although Rhea donated her body to Washington University Medical School, a Memorial Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for those who are unable to stay for Mass and/or wish to socialize and share memories of Rhea with friends and family.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org/give.
Meg & family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers for you all.
God Bless,
Cathy Cody-Kestler
Meg & family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers for you all.
God Bless,
Cathy Cody-Kestler
My family lived down the hill from the Signaigos on Bemiston in the 60’s and early 70’s, and I played with Rhea, Toni, Terri, and John quite a bit. Rhea and her family were lovely people, and although we’ve lost touch, I think about them often. Their friendliness and neighborliness shaped me and are part of the person I’ve become. To Rhea’s family and friends, I’m so sorry for your loss.
I was so very sorry to hear about your sister,. She was your twin which makes her passing even harder. Sending you love and sympathy. Ellen
I remember that Rhea was the first child I met on my first day of school in Miss Beaver‘s kindergarten. She was such a warm and kind soul. May God keep in protect her.
I’ll sure miss catching up with Rhea at the dentist office and the nice big hug that came with it. Loved hearing about her nieces and nephews. Prayers peace and love to the Signaigo family. Rest in peace Rhea.
To Rhea’s Family:
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We have been long time patients of Dr. Joern
and always loved ❤️ having the pleasure of seeing and being in Rhea’s presence. Bob owning a Dental Lab talked with her on a weekly basis and she always made him smile
😃! He will miss her saying what’s new BaBaLou. I will miss her hugs and how she still held my hand during any procedure I had done and telling me I would be fine. I’m 71!
LOL!
She loved talking about her family!
She loved her job and it showed!
She loved Dr. Joern!
WE LOVED HER!!!❤️
Heaven truly gained an ANGEL!😇
We will truly miss her.
God be with all of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely & With Love…
Bob and Cindy Skosky
To Rhea’s Family:
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We have been long time patients of Dr. Joern
and always loved ❤️ having the pleasure of seeing and being in Rhea’s presence. Bob owning a Dental Lab talked with her on a weekly basis and she always made him smile
😃! He will miss her saying what’s new BaBaLou. I will miss her hugs and how she still held my hand during any procedure I had done and telling me I would be fine. I’m 71!
LOL!
She loved talking about her family!
She loved her job and it showed!
She loved Dr. Joern!
WE LOVED HER!!!❤️
Heaven truly gained an ANGEL!😇
We will truly miss her.
God be with all of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely & With Love…
Bob and Cindy Skosky
In 1973 we moved into the barn red house at 321 N Bemiston (now a lovely townhouse) 3 houses down the hill from the Signaigos. Little did we know what a treasure we had found. Very soon our lives were part of this big Italian family…play mates, babysitters, helpers…it was wonderful to be neighbors. Our friendship with Toni and her family
continues still across the years and miles, but it was steady, kind Aunt Rhea that was always there woth a smile of blessing. With love and thanks. The Norths, Bill, Mary, Andy and Julia
Nice memories of our years at CHS. My condolences, Terri and Toni.