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Joseph Akpojevwe OWUMI Sr.
1953 - 2017
Joseph Akpojevwe OWUMI Sr.
1953 - 2017
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Joseph OWUMI Obituary
Akpojevwe Owumi, Sr. August 08, 1953- January 24, 2017 Chief (Dr.) Joseph Akpojevwe Owumi Sr., passed away peacefully at Beth Israel Hospital after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. His final days were spent with friends and family by his side.
Chief (Dr.) Owumi was born into the Urhoho Tribe in Eruemukowharien, Ughelli, in Delta State, Nigeria. His parents were Chief Johnson Oteri Owumi, a prominent Chief of the Ughelli Kingdom, and Mrs. Esabuno Owumi, a community leader and activist.
Dr. Owumi left Nigeria in 1976 to further his education in the United States. He graduated from University of Massachusetts in Boston, with a Bachelor of Science in Management, Economics and Computer Science. He later earned an MBA degree at Suffolk University and Doctorate degree in Business Administration.
Dr. Owumi was an active member of St. Angela's Catholic Church, Past Worshipful Master, Celestial Lodge #2, The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Masonic Order, Founding Member and Past President of Urhobo Social Club of Massachusetts and a pillar of the Boston community where he taught Finance classes at the University of Massachusetts.
Dr. Owumi leaves behind his loving wife Chief (Mrs.) Claudia Leigh Owumi, Mrs. Malinda Leigh Owumi, Chief Joseph Akpojevwe Owumi, Jr., Chief Anthony Vincent Owumi, Mr. E. Johnson Owumi, Mr. Alexander William Owumi, Chief (Mrs.) Melissa Marguerite Watson, Mr. Justin E. Owumi, Mr. Isaiah Owumi, Lady (Mrs.) Rebecca Owumi Oruma, Mrs. Martha Emerhi, Mr. Olatunji Fakunmoju, Mr. Michael Kevin Watson, Mrs. Rebecca Ferrini Owumi, Mrs. Monique Saulny Owumi, Ms. Courtney Samuel. He also leaves 11 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Wake Keeping Services: Friday, February 10, 2017 at The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 7:00-9:00 P.M., 24 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02121.
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 11, 2017 at St. Angela's Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M., 1548 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA 02126.
Burial Services: follow at St. Michael's Cemetery at 500 Canterbury Street, Boston, MA 02131.
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to:
A.J. Spears Funeral Home
124 Western Ave., Cambridge, MA
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Liz Harper
February 17, 2017
Claudia, I am so very sorry for your loss. This is such a difficult time for you and your family. Know that we miss you at NERSC and our thoughts and prayers are with you. We send our love and hope it brings a measure of comfort. I hope to see you again in the future.
Jodi Brazal
February 14, 2017
Dear Claudia and Family- I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Ronald Obannon
February 12, 2017
Cousin , I am so sorry that we haven't share
more memoirs together, Rest in Peace.
Cousin Ronald O'Bannon
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Onye and Lillie Kamanu
February 9, 2017
Dear Claudia and Children,
Joseph has left a powerful legacy. He was larger than life with a heart equally as big! May you be blessed as you cherish the beautiful memories you shared.
Please accept deepest condolences from every member of the Kamanu Family.
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