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Chinweuba Onwunaka Obituary

Chinweuba Onwunaka QUINCY Chinweuba "Chuba" Ifeanyichukwu Onwunaka, age 6, of Quincy, passed away at Children's Hospital in Boston on Thursday, October 8, 2009. Born in Boston, Chuba lived in Quincy all his life. A first grader at the Clifford Marshall School, he loved to sing and dance and amused everyone with his imitation of Tina Turner. The cherished son of Eugene and Stella (Egwumoh) Onwunaka, Chuba was the loving brother of Uchechukwu, Chidera and Ifeanyichukwu "Ifeanyi", all of Quincy and is also survived by his grandmothers, Virginia Egwumoh and Mercy Onwunaka, both of Quincy; his Godmother Florence Nwofia of Tyler, TX, Auntie Ifeoma Chidebelu, Uncles Emmanuel Onwunaka and Tony Aniezue and cousins Jideofor and Chinelo Nwofia, Esther Onwunaka, Uzoamaka, Chukwudi and Chike Aniezue, Chidera, Chiamaka, Chidubem and Chukwubuike Chidebelu, all in the US and many other Aunties, Uncles and cousins outside the U.S. Visiting hours will be held at the Dennis Sweeney Funeral Home, 74 Elm St., Quincy Center on Friday, October 23 from 6:00 to 10:30 p.m. Family and friends are invited. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Christ Church Episcopal, 12 Quincy Ave. on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Cremation will follow. For directions and online guest book, please visit us at www.dennissweeney funeralhome.com 617-773-2828

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2009.

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Cathie Maloney

October 26, 2009

Dear Stella,
My heart goes out to your family. Thank you for sharing your family with us at the Sonshine Preschool. I enjoyed seeing you Stella stopping in at Quincy College Admissions office to share stories of your children. You are a special family and God will see you through. You are in my prayers as Chuba is now in heaven. God bless. Ms. Cathie ( Sonshine Preschool & Quincy College)

anne porkola-henkel

October 24, 2009

Stella & family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved son. No words expressed can be adequate for your loss. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Carolyn

October 23, 2009

To the Onwunaka Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Chuba is an angel in heaven now, watching over you. He was a little boy that always had a smile on his face. May he rest in peace and may God Bless you all!

Kima Oliveri

October 23, 2009

Dear Onwunaka Family. It Has Been A Pleasure Knowing Chuba, He Was A Very Special Boy. I Have Always Thought Of Him Even After He Graduated From The Son Shine Pre-school At The Salvation Army. He Was A Lot Of Fun With The Seniors And Other Staff. My Thoughts And Prayers Go Out To You And Your Family. Ms Kima Adult Day Health Program.

October 23, 2009

Dear Onwunaka Family, We are so sorry to hear of Chubas passing. He was a great joy to all his little preschool freinds at Salvation Army. Chuba will always hold a special place in our hearts. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless fromMs. Chris and Ms. Rose and all your friends at the Salvation Army.

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