Vicki Lynn Frigerio (Nava) embarked upon her greatest adventure yet in the afternoon of June
8, 2025. She was 72.

Vicki was born on April 17, 1953 to John Nava and his wife Alice (Siwik). She graduated from
Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, MO, before marrying Joseph “Joe” Frigerio on May 5,
1973. She attended Webster University in Saint Louis for her nursing degree, providing a great
example for generations of women in her family, as she did so while working part-time and
raising her young children. For decades she was a nurse, specializing in oncology treatment and
research, and though she retired from full-time work with SSM Health in 2019, she continued to
contribute to nursing education at Saint Louis University until 2024. Vicki loved to travel, and
some of her favorite places to visit (and meet new friends) included England, France, and Italy.

Vicki was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joe, as well as her parents. She is survived
by her sisters Carole Spuhl (Art) and Doreen Nava. She is also survived by her three children,
Aaron Frigerio (Melissa), Jason Frigerio (Sarah), and Cara Frigerio-Davis (Christopher Davis), as
well as by five grandchildren: Devin Smith (Jessica), Katie Frigerio, Anthony Smith-Frigerio,
Allison Frigerio, Haley Frigerio, and Charlotte Davis. Finally, she is survived by numerous nieces
and nephews, cousins, and close lifelong friends.

A celebration of life will take place on July 26, 2025. Family and close family friends will gather
to share food, the good wine Joe and Vicki were saving for a special occasion (wrapped in the
white paper!), and many memories. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Vicki’s
name be sent to the Saint Louis Nurse Honor Guard or the wonderful folks at the SSM Hospice and Health at Home, who played a vital role to Vicki and her family in her final days.