Anthony Chukwugozie Idigo
Anthony Chukwugozie Idigo
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He was called home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Idigo, six children and four grandchildren.
Ikolo was born on January 25, 1952 and raised in Surulere Lagos. He attended University of Lagos and later Syracuse University, New York where he received a BSc. in Mass Communications. He went on to receive a master's degree from Fordham University. He was a leading journalist in Nigeria and the United States which afforded him the opportunity to interview prominent leaders, including the UN Secretary General - Javier Perez De Cuellar. He was an avid reader with a fondness for the arts.
Ikolo will be greatly missed.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Funeral services are entrusted to Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home, 486 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, N.J.
Memories and condolences may be shared at shookscedargrove.com.
Events in the US -
Funeral Service:
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 - 2:00pm
Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home
486 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ. 07009
Parking: Onsite Zoom Link for the Funeral Service
Wake:
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 - 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Location: The Woman's Club of Ridgewood
215 W Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ. 07450
Parking: Across the street @ West Side Presbyterian Church
We have reserved a block of rooms with a group rate at Book your group rate for Idigo Funeral Room Block Dec 2021
Mention Idigo Funeral when making your booking.
Events in NIGERIA
Lagos -
Requiem Mass:
Friday, January 7, 2022 - 10am
Location: Catholic Church of Divine Mercy
Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Tribute Reception - immediately after mass:
Location: Lekki Coliseum
14 The Providence Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Aguleri -
Wake:
Thursday, January 13, 2022 – 5pm - 7pm
Location: Chief Anthony C. Idigo's compound
4 Justice Chinwuba Street
Aguleri, Anambra
Funeral Service:
Friday, January 14, 2022 – 10am
Location: St. Joseph's Catholic Pro-Cathedral
Christian Village, Aguleri, Anambra
Interment immediately after Service
Reception thereafter:
Location: The Event Centre, Angel Suites & Hotel
Along Fr. Joseph Road, Aguleri, Anambra
Outing Service:
Sunday, January 16, 2022 - 10am
Location: St. Joseph's Catholic Pro-Cathedral
Christian Village, Aguleri, Anambra
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