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Vita Epifanio Obituary
Epifanio, Vita Ann
passed November 24, 2021 at 62 years of age. Her health was compromised by radiation myelopathy, caused from therapy that she received to treat Hodgkins. She was known for spirit and the love of her friends and family. Is survived by her husband Bill Nicely, her sister Angela (Epifanio) Calandro, and her brother Larry Epifanio. Graduated Suma Cum Laude from UMSL with a BA in Communications. A 28-year career with the hotel industry. In 2007, HSMAI recognized her as the "Professional of the Year".
Services: Visitation, on Tuesday, 11/30/21 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home-West County, 2211 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017. Funeral Mass: Wednesday, 12/1/21 at 10:00 a.m., at Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63005, after the service departing for Holy Cross Cemetery in Wildwood, MO. In lieu of flowers, kindly donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 800-822-6344 under Vita Epifanio-Nicely's memorial ID of 22674323. A Buchholz Mortuary service.
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Deborah Adams
June 28, 2022
I only knew Vita for a short time but she was a lovely human being. A great loss!
Mark Novak
December 31, 2021
Vita just loved the hospitality industry and it showed with how she took care of her clients. Much respect to one of the industry's finest.
Angel Keys
December 1, 2021
Bill, my sincere condolences go out to you and Vita´s family and friends. The St. Louis hospitality community mourns the passing of your beloved, one of our greatest leaders. She will continue to soar in heaven. Rest in peace, Vita.
Brian Morris
November 30, 2021
So sorry for the loss of Vita! She was a consummate professional and one of the best in the business. More importantly, she had a heart of gold and was a wonderful person! May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Still`
November 29, 2021
It was very sad to hear of Vita's passing. She was a joy to work with at Adam's Mark National Sales Office in Chicago. My heartfelt sympathy to Bill and her family.
Kathrine Segasture (Noonan)
November 29, 2021
I am saddened to hear of Vita´s passing. I worked with her at the Adam´s Mark Hotel, she was always professional, so very intelligent and really very funny. My deepest sympathies to her family.
Mary Frese
November 29, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Bill, Angela and Larry. I know that Vita is no longer in pain and is at peace. Heaven has gained an angel with a beautiful voice. She was my dearest friend from grade school (St. Sebastian). I have wonderful and treasured memories. She had a passion of spirit and love for her family and friends. She was a true gift to me and I will always keeps her in my thoughts and prayers.
John Malkus
November 29, 2021
Bill,
I was so sad to hear of Vita's passing. She was the toughest (in the best way possible) woman I have ever known. She overcame so many obstacles throughout her life and career. I am so glad to have worked with her and become her friend. I will miss her spirit and her unmatched knowledge of baseball and her beloved Cardinals! She is at peace now and the pain is finally gone. RIP Vita.
Pam Fisher
November 28, 2021
Bill- I heard in church this evening of Vita´s passing and I am sad for your loss, and pray that she is with our Lord pain free and doing all the things she loves the most. My son wrest sympathy.
Pam Fisher PT
Tom Walsh
November 28, 2021
She sang at my wedding. I remember people turning to look up to the choir and see who the singer with the beautiful voice was. Rest in Peace.
Leslie Burr (Mead)
November 28, 2021
So sorry to hear of Vita's passing. I have so many good memories of her when we worked together at the Adam's Mark Hotel in St, Louis. I will never forget her humor, spirit, and her .beautiful singing voice. My sincere condolences to her family. May you rest in peace Vita.
Connie Lanter
November 28, 2021
Sending support to your family as you mourn the loss of Vita. Love, Teddy, Dennis and Teddy Lanter Best
Carolyn & Hermann Eisele
November 28, 2021
We´re so saddened by Vita´s passing. Our condolences to Bill, Larry, Angela & family. We´ve known & loved Vita since we met her working in the hotel industry 30 years ago. She was fun to work with and such a spirited & passionate professional. She will be missed.
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