June 30, 2015
June 30, 2015
Rest in peace Victor. You were such a kind soul.
Service of Songs: Saturday, January 4th, 2014 at The Redeemed Christian Church of God (1001-1005 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10456). The service will be from 6pm-8pm.
Wake: Friday, January 10th, 2014. The venue is located at 301 Pallisade Ave, Yonkers, NY. The viewing will be from 5-7pm. The wake will start at 8pm.
Funeral Service: will be on Saturday, Jan 11th, 2014 at Yorktown Funeral Home (945 East Main St. Yorktown, NY 10588).
The viewing will be from 9-11am. The service will start at 11am.
Internment: Rose Hills Memorial Park (101 Mill Street, Putnam Valley, NY 10579) . Will follow the service.
Please RSVP:
Oscar Okoli: (646) 387-1136 | Onyechi Okeke: (919) 523-0897
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April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015
To my friend,
It saddens me to learn of your passing my dear friend. It was my honor to call you my friend. God bless you in heaven and your family. You are greatly missed.
It saddens me to learn of your passing my dear friend. It was my honor to call you my friend. God bless you in heaven and your family. You are greatly missed.
December 18, 2014
December 18, 2014
Sweetie m, My dearest brother,
One year ago today you left this world. Hard to believe it's been that long already. I have missed you every day. The tears I have cried for you could flood the earth and I know you have wiped each one away. You live in my heart and there I hold you close. I have so much to say to you but I know that somehow you see my heart and you know the pain I feel. Thank you for the wonderful times we shared, for those memories I will cherish forever.
Uncle Vic, ezigbo nwannem, nnam, I miss you!. You were such a good person, a great son, a big brother, a loving and doting husband, an amazing father, an enviable uncle and friend. Each passing day, is a day closer to seeing you again in heaven. Till then.........
Love you always.
Your Sister, Adobi.
One year ago today you left this world. Hard to believe it's been that long already. I have missed you every day. The tears I have cried for you could flood the earth and I know you have wiped each one away. You live in my heart and there I hold you close. I have so much to say to you but I know that somehow you see my heart and you know the pain I feel. Thank you for the wonderful times we shared, for those memories I will cherish forever.
Uncle Vic, ezigbo nwannem, nnam, I miss you!. You were such a good person, a great son, a big brother, a loving and doting husband, an amazing father, an enviable uncle and friend. Each passing day, is a day closer to seeing you again in heaven. Till then.........
Love you always.
Your Sister, Adobi.
December 18, 2014
December 18, 2014
Uncle V, I still can't believe you are gone. Memories of your good spirit, kindness and genuine love will forever be in our hearts and mind. You will never be forgotten Uncle.
November 8, 2014
November 8, 2014
Uncle Vic,
Missed talking to you on your birthday. It hurts to know you are gone, but the memories will last forever. I cannot forget the day we met in 1981.Love you always, Fyne Fyne as you fondly called me.
Missed talking to you on your birthday. It hurts to know you are gone, but the memories will last forever. I cannot forget the day we met in 1981.Love you always, Fyne Fyne as you fondly called me.
November 7, 2014
November 7, 2014
My darling Victor
For the short time I knew you, it felt like forever.you were the big brother I never had.As we remember your birthday I want you to know that I will forever remember you also. Celebrate this day with the Lord, while I hold on to the memories. I will always love you my fellow Scorpio brother.sleep well my darling brother until we meet in gloryland.
For the short time I knew you, it felt like forever.you were the big brother I never had.As we remember your birthday I want you to know that I will forever remember you also. Celebrate this day with the Lord, while I hold on to the memories. I will always love you my fellow Scorpio brother.sleep well my darling brother until we meet in gloryland.
November 6, 2014
November 6, 2014
We will forever miss you, but we will continue celebrating your life. Today you would have turned 54!. Continue resting in the bosom of the Lord.
November 6, 2014
November 6, 2014
Happy 54th Birthday, Daddy. I love you so much and I miss you more everyday. You are my guardian angel, now singing in the Heavens. Miss you always.
Love,
Adababy (Daddy's Number 1)
Love,
Adababy (Daddy's Number 1)
November 6, 2014
November 6, 2014
Sir Vic,
Today you are 54. As we celebrate with you a life well lived, we cherish the wonderful memories that never will be forgotten. Happy birthday my dear brother. You are forever in our hearts.
Happy birthday.
Chest.
Today you are 54. As we celebrate with you a life well lived, we cherish the wonderful memories that never will be forgotten. Happy birthday my dear brother. You are forever in our hearts.
Happy birthday.
Chest.
November 5, 2014
November 5, 2014
Bros Me,
You would have been 54 today . Happy birthday my dearest Brother. You will always be celebrated.
Gone too soon but not forgotten. I love you and miss you dearly.
Your Sister, Adobi.
You would have been 54 today . Happy birthday my dearest Brother. You will always be celebrated.
Gone too soon but not forgotten. I love you and miss you dearly.
Your Sister, Adobi.
September 10, 2014
September 10, 2014
Hi Daddy,
It's been about 9 months now. Today is my first birthday without you. I hope you miss me as much as I miss you. Thanks for being such an amazing dad. I love you soooo much! Until we meet again.
Adababy
It's been about 9 months now. Today is my first birthday without you. I hope you miss me as much as I miss you. Thanks for being such an amazing dad. I love you soooo much! Until we meet again.
Adababy
September 9, 2014
September 9, 2014
We miss you so much. Still like yesterday, when I was telling you about my nursing program at the lobby of New York Hotel . Your smile, your voice, is irreplaceable. All I do now is to keep praying for your lovely family. We love you , and we miss you, keep sleeping in the bosom of the Lord most high.
September 9, 2014
September 9, 2014
My Dear Friend - you were such a light. May you continue to shine brightly in our hearts and we may smile up to heaven every time we think of u.
Rest well in The Lord.
The good Lord shall perfect all that concerns your immediate family, Amen.
Rest well in The Lord.
The good Lord shall perfect all that concerns your immediate family, Amen.
July 22, 2014
July 22, 2014
Victor, it is sad to remember you are gone. Rest in perfect peace.
From Yvonne Uzoma Obi and family.
From Yvonne Uzoma Obi and family.
June 2, 2014
June 2, 2014
Bros, I miss you so much. It has been almost six months since you passed on to rest with the Lord. The pain does not get any easier, but the beautiful and fond memories of you we share, remind us everyday that our time here is temporary and that we shall one day meet again in heaven to part no more. Love you my dear brother. Keep on watching over your wife and children.
April 5, 2014
April 5, 2014
Uncle Victor, where can I start? My heart is still so heavy and I am yet to fully come to terms with the fact that you are no longer here on earth with us. My family and I miss you so much. Despite the lack of understanding, I know for certain that you were unlike many, for you were truly an angel here on earth serving your heavenly father until the very end. It makes sense that God wanted his best angel back. While your parting was too soon for us, your legacy, your story, your impact, your life and your tremendous love shown for all you accepted as your family will live on forever. I hope you are having the time of your life in heaven. I know you are forever watching out for your wonderful, beautiful, kind hearted wife and children. You are an inspiration to my family and I. May your gentle and loving soul forever rest in peace.
April 1, 2014
April 1, 2014
Uncle Vic, You’ll forever be missed. May your soul rest in perfect and everlasting peace!!! Amen. We'll meet again to part no more. Adieus my dear cousin and a great friend!!!
April 1, 2014
April 1, 2014
Hi Daddy,
I miss you more and more each day. Hope you're having the best time in Heaven. The pain never gets better though, I wish you were here everyday. I know I'll see you again.
"On that morning, when this life is over, I know I'll see your face."
I miss you more and more each day. Hope you're having the best time in Heaven. The pain never gets better though, I wish you were here everyday. I know I'll see you again.
"On that morning, when this life is over, I know I'll see your face."
April 1, 2014
April 1, 2014
"Every step I take, every move I make
Every single day, every time I pray
I'll be missing you
Thinkin of the day, when you went away
What a life to take, what a bond to break
I'll be missing you"
Every single day, every time I pray
I'll be missing you
Thinkin of the day, when you went away
What a life to take, what a bond to break
I'll be missing you"
March 22, 2014
March 22, 2014
Victor, I remember your smiles and good nature. I remember your expression of confidence in God for healing during our two telephone conversations.God's will has happened. Rest in perfect peace. Pray you are smiling in God's bosom. God will surely console your darling wife ,children,siblings, mum & dad. Adieu
March 22, 2014
March 22, 2014
Victor, I remember your good and gentle nature,you smiles.Rest in peace in the bosom of our Lord. Ebele nee Oraedu
March 12, 2014
March 12, 2014
Uncle Vic,
What happened. I got the shock of my life.
May your soul rest in peace.
We can only hold unto the word of God that said; I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
Uncle Vic " Ijeoma". It was least expected and May the God Lord Grant your family peace and mercy at this great loss in Jesus Name.
What happened. I got the shock of my life.
May your soul rest in peace.
We can only hold unto the word of God that said; I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
Uncle Vic " Ijeoma". It was least expected and May the God Lord Grant your family peace and mercy at this great loss in Jesus Name.
February 1, 2014
February 1, 2014
Sir Vic, I still find it difficult to believe that you are gone. You bore your pain with dignity. Our tears will never bring you back. Only God knows why he took you at the prime of life. We love you but God loves you more. May you watch over your family from heaven. May God grant Uzoh and the kids His peace and sooth their pain with His incredible love. May you rest in perfect peace, dear friend. Myke and Tessy Anazodo
January 30, 2014
January 30, 2014
I was just down at home alone thinking, then it occured to me to come to your page. Sir u were a blessing when you were alive, and even in death your life is still an inspiration. I heard about how you fought through your pain, even when u were in severe pain, you still found the strength to smile and u went to work and provided for your family. Like you did when you were with us before the lord called you home, I will always fight and remember that no matter how tough it gets we will overcome with God on our side.
January 30, 2014
January 30, 2014
Uncle Vic,
This is one of those times when my brain refuses to coordinate my thoughts and words fail me. I am still overwhelmed by emotions and still confused. It seems like a dream though I knew you were sick. I had trusted God for miracle, but you know, our thoughts are different from his. It pleases him to call you back home and I can not but thank him for bringing you into my life. You were a blessing to me. I still remember the day you walked me down the isle on my wedding day because my dad was late. It seems like yesterday.
Adieu my dear friend and brother. Sleep well until we meet to part no more.
Ifeoma.
This is one of those times when my brain refuses to coordinate my thoughts and words fail me. I am still overwhelmed by emotions and still confused. It seems like a dream though I knew you were sick. I had trusted God for miracle, but you know, our thoughts are different from his. It pleases him to call you back home and I can not but thank him for bringing you into my life. You were a blessing to me. I still remember the day you walked me down the isle on my wedding day because my dad was late. It seems like yesterday.
Adieu my dear friend and brother. Sleep well until we meet to part no more.
Ifeoma.
January 27, 2014
January 27, 2014
My dearest brother, It's 3:42 am and I have been up thinking about you and remembering your life. You were such a good person, so true with a pure heart. I love you and miss you so much.
Adobi
Adobi
January 24, 2014
January 24, 2014
Uncle Victor! I vividly remember when you came to visit me in Lagos after I had my baby almost 9yrs ago. It seems just like yesterday. Never saw you after that but always had you on my mind. You were a good man. You did not loose the fight. Yours was a victorious one. Rest in the Bosom of the Almighty. Adieu Victor! Adieu!!
January 22, 2014
January 22, 2014
Sir Vic,
Very difficult to believe you lost the fight. Last time we spoke when you came visiting Nigeria I was certain you would overcome the challenge. Great friend you were and I enjoyed every moment of the four years I shared with you while at school.
Your cool disposition and excellent sense of humour did not dwarf your strong personality. You were such a rare gem, a dependable confidant, lover of family and a courageous guy as exhibited in your last fight.
Vic, your life taught warmth, love, compassion, courage, and generosity.
Good night my friend and see you again someday.
Joe Blow
Very difficult to believe you lost the fight. Last time we spoke when you came visiting Nigeria I was certain you would overcome the challenge. Great friend you were and I enjoyed every moment of the four years I shared with you while at school.
Your cool disposition and excellent sense of humour did not dwarf your strong personality. You were such a rare gem, a dependable confidant, lover of family and a courageous guy as exhibited in your last fight.
Vic, your life taught warmth, love, compassion, courage, and generosity.
Good night my friend and see you again someday.
Joe Blow
January 20, 2014
January 20, 2014
It has always felt so unreal until my car became the last car at the burial grounds. Despite the fact that I heard of your death from reliable sources. Despite the fact that I attended the wakekeeping and funeral mass and saw you lying in state. It still all felt like a dream and still does for the most part. So, I can only say that you are sleeping with the Lord. Sleep tight and rest in perfect peace. You will always be remembered.
January 16, 2014
January 16, 2014
“Brother Vic! round thy home, thy hearth,
Desolation spreads its dearth;
When the evening birds rejoice,
They thou lov’st will miss thy voice;
Wife, and daughter, bright eyed sons,
They, the lone, and weeping ones;
They, the loving, and the fair,
Brother, they will miss thee there!
Farewell my Brother and and friend,
May your dear soul rest in peace
S.M.I.B
Desolation spreads its dearth;
When the evening birds rejoice,
They thou lov’st will miss thy voice;
Wife, and daughter, bright eyed sons,
They, the lone, and weeping ones;
They, the loving, and the fair,
Brother, they will miss thee there!
Farewell my Brother and and friend,
May your dear soul rest in peace
S.M.I.B
January 16, 2014
January 16, 2014
Odogwu Nwokem,
Lives of great men all remind us.........and departing leave footprints on the sands of time. You lived a great life. Respected while alive and regretted and missed in death. Je Ije gi nke oma nwanne m!!!!
Lives of great men all remind us.........and departing leave footprints on the sands of time. You lived a great life. Respected while alive and regretted and missed in death. Je Ije gi nke oma nwanne m!!!!
January 14, 2014
January 14, 2014
Uncle Vic we miss you greatly. RIP in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
January 12, 2014
January 12, 2014
We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family. Victor was full of life and loved it. His smile was disarming &contagious. Just last Sept, we shared reminiscences & looked on to the future. I was recovering from a major surgery in London, he continued valiantly in faith to remain with us. His faith was definite, unequalled, unmistakeable and specific. Today, we bid him farewell. Victor's demise uncharitably reminds us all of the inevitability of our mortality. May God grant him repose, his parents, wife, children & family, fortitude & blessing for love and sacrifice.
January 12, 2014
January 12, 2014
Sir Vic,
You were a shooting star. Like a candle blowing in the wind. You fought a good fight, but who are we to question God's will. Rest in the bosom of our Lord till we meet again. Adieu!
Ogonna Oraedu
You were a shooting star. Like a candle blowing in the wind. You fought a good fight, but who are we to question God's will. Rest in the bosom of our Lord till we meet again. Adieu!
Ogonna Oraedu
January 11, 2014
January 11, 2014
Uncle Vic.Goodnite.The Good Lord has called home his faithful servant.May your soul rest in perfect peace.AMEN.
January 11, 2014
January 11, 2014
Today, 11th Jan. 2014, I say my final be blessed in The Lord uncle Vic. May your soul rest in peace. I missed you greatly, my friend and brother. Goodnight bros.
January 11, 2014
January 11, 2014
Nwannem, onyenkem, onye odiworo nma. Today we lay you to rest. Sleep tight, you shall surely be missed.i wish I could stop crying. But I know it is well because we really got a miracle like Uzo said, so go in peace. Victor okeke onedeeeee, ona raaaaaa
January 11, 2014
January 11, 2014
I will always remember you, Uncle, as a strong man, full of joy and life. It really is harsh the way that you had to leave us. I pray that God's preserves and keeps your wife and your children and that you rest in everlasting peace.
January 10, 2014
January 10, 2014
It was a rude shock to my family that Lawyer Okeke has gone to be with The Lord. A very loving and friendly man. I pray for the family as a whole and especially Sister Victoria and the kids, that The Lord will give them the fortitude to bear this great loss amen. May his soul continue to RIP. Amen.
January 10, 2014
January 10, 2014
Sir Vic Nwokem:
I weep not as I know that is not your style: I give glory to our Father in heaven that he gave me a golden opportunity and privilege to be called your brother by marriage. Your kind gentle and humorous spirit will stay with me forever. Thank you for your love and the Lord has granted you eternal rest till we meet in His bosom. Jee nke oma nwoke oma.
I weep not as I know that is not your style: I give glory to our Father in heaven that he gave me a golden opportunity and privilege to be called your brother by marriage. Your kind gentle and humorous spirit will stay with me forever. Thank you for your love and the Lord has granted you eternal rest till we meet in His bosom. Jee nke oma nwoke oma.
January 10, 2014
January 10, 2014
Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one is gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as there's memory, they'll live on in the heart. Adieu Uncle Vic. Rest in the Lord!
January 10, 2014
January 10, 2014
On December 19, I picked up my phone to call Victor as I have done almost weekly. A mutual friend of ours held my hand and told me he passed the day before. I couldn't hold back my tears as I realized that I will not hear his gentle voice again. Victor fought very hard, but God knows best. He was a gentleman, caring, loving and respectful to all who come his way. He was a very dear friend and may God give his wife and children and the rest of his family the heart to bear his absence. May we, his friends and family take consolation that he is not in pain anymore and he is with the Lord, Amen.
January 10, 2014
January 10, 2014
He was a humble, gentle soul. A kind hearted gentle man and always had a smile. Gone too soon.
January 10, 2014
January 10, 2014
Rest in Peace.We Thank God for your life and celebrate his grace upon your family.
January 10, 2014
January 10, 2014
To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. May your soul rest in peace Uncle Vic and may God give your family the strength to bear this loss. This tribute is also from Stella and Obi Iwuchukwu, your friends from Festac Lagos, through whom I met you.
January 10, 2014
January 10, 2014
Always happy, always smiling and laughing. That's how I will always remember you Uncle. You will never be forgotten. We love and miss you so much.
January 8, 2014
January 8, 2014
I am yet to come to grips with your passing though I was there with you when you took your last breath. you were my older brother but we were like twins. We fondly called each other Sweetie m. You were my friend, my defender, my encourager, my brother. Oh how I miss you. It's hard to believe that you are no more. Such gut wrenching pain I feel within my heart whenever I pick up a phone to call you and realize that you'll not be picking up my call anymore.. We shared so many fond memories and every moment I think about the pranks we played as kids, the fights you got into trying to protect me, your advice to me when I was going to marry your friend, my husband Nnaemeka. Words of wisdom that have helped me be the best wife I could possibly be. I am told to be strong for mommy and papa, for your family, and for our siblings. Uncle Vic you were the one with such wide shoulders to carry all our burdens. You loved and loved so deeply and everyone who had the opportunity to meet you drew from that deep well of love that was you.
I am so privileged to have shared this lifetime with you. Thank you Lord for the extra time You gave this gentle soul to find You and make his ways right with You. I am comforted knowing that you are finally at rest in heaven with God, looking down on us with that infectious smile and saying do not mourn as though you have no hope rather remember me for the good memories we shared. My dearest brother, it is not goodbye. I say goodnight until we meet again in glory in heaven.
I Love You Uncle Vic.
your Sister, Adobi.
I am so privileged to have shared this lifetime with you. Thank you Lord for the extra time You gave this gentle soul to find You and make his ways right with You. I am comforted knowing that you are finally at rest in heaven with God, looking down on us with that infectious smile and saying do not mourn as though you have no hope rather remember me for the good memories we shared. My dearest brother, it is not goodbye. I say goodnight until we meet again in glory in heaven.
I Love You Uncle Vic.
your Sister, Adobi.
January 8, 2014
January 8, 2014
As Adobi called to say, you had gone to be with the Lord, all that came to my mind was the picture of your infectious smile. Did you Remember Daddy and your Mom as you went? Who would comfort them now?
You were a gentleman, kind and sensitive. It is painful to lose you here on earth but, I believe you went smiling to the Lord. What a loss! Adieu Victor. Rest in perfect peace.
Maria Emmanuel-Ate
You were a gentleman, kind and sensitive. It is painful to lose you here on earth but, I believe you went smiling to the Lord. What a loss! Adieu Victor. Rest in perfect peace.
Maria Emmanuel-Ate
January 8, 2014
January 8, 2014
A good life is not defined by the number of years but how well lived.I have met you in about three occasions but w'll never forget your infectious smile nor your words of courage. You are a good man, you fought till end. Death is only a medium to eternity.Adiu my brother! rest in the bosom of the lord.
January 6, 2014
January 6, 2014
Uncle Victor!
What happened? I am perplexed!
Such a wonderful man.
Always cheerful.
May The Lord grant your soul eternal rest,amen
Victoria my friend, ki lo sele?
May The Lord comfort you and the children, amen.
What happened? I am perplexed!
Such a wonderful man.
Always cheerful.
May The Lord grant your soul eternal rest,amen
Victoria my friend, ki lo sele?
May The Lord comfort you and the children, amen.
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December 18, 2023
December 18, 2023
My dearest brother,
Ten years ago today you transitioned to glory. The void your departure left has not gotten any smaller. I miss you every day even as your memories continue to live on in my heart. There’s so much I wish I could tell you. Decisions I need help making, I often find myself asking what would uncle Vic say or do? I can only imagine.
Papa has joined you and mom in heaven. May you continue to rest in eternal glory.
Ten years ago today you transitioned to glory. The void your departure left has not gotten any smaller. I miss you every day even as your memories continue to live on in my heart. There’s so much I wish I could tell you. Decisions I need help making, I often find myself asking what would uncle Vic say or do? I can only imagine.
Papa has joined you and mom in heaven. May you continue to rest in eternal glory.
December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022
My dearest brother, you remain forever in our hearts.
December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022
My dear Uncle Vic,
You’re forever in my heart, and I’m sure you’re happy wherever you’re. Your beautiful jovial loving kind memories still linger. Continue your peaceful rest my dear till we meet to part no more. Adieus and happy belated heavenly birthday my good brother! Surely miss you!
You’re forever in my heart, and I’m sure you’re happy wherever you’re. Your beautiful jovial loving kind memories still linger. Continue your peaceful rest my dear till we meet to part no more. Adieus and happy belated heavenly birthday my good brother! Surely miss you!
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January 14, 2014
by Hope Osueke
Uncle Vic,we had such a chemistry together that when we met in our teens we struck up a friendly relationship that lasted till you passed on. You were such a dear friend that I feel I have lost part of myself. Uncle Vic, look forward to your continued friendship in heaven.
My Daddy, My Hero
January 3, 2014
by Adaeze Okeke
I have been a daddy's girl for as long as I can remember. My dad has always made sure that I got anything that I wanted and needed and always made sure I was happy.
Even when he had to correct me, he always came by my room at night to hug me and let me know that he loved me. If I ever had any doubts about my daddy, I never doubted the amount of love he had for me, my mom and my brothers.
Daddy was the first person to know about how badly I wanted to go to GW for college. I remember the day I found out that I got into GW. Daddy and I had made a secret agreement that if I didn't get in, we wouldn't tell anyone about it so I wouldn't feel embarrassed. Daddy was the first person I called when I found out and even though he was in the hospital at the time, he gathered up the strength to sound excited so I would enjoy my moment.
Two weeks before he passed, when his condition was worse, he looked me in my eyes, cleared voice and said "I love you, baby". I will never forget how strong he sounded even though his body was in so much pain. I am so happy I got the chance to be with Daddy during break. I know he is so much happier and painfree in Heaven.
Daddy was my biggest supporter, my best friend, my shoulder to cry on. I knew I could come to him about any and everything that was going on in my life. He will always be my hero and my King, and I know I'm still his One and Only Princess. He will always be my Papa Bear, and I will always be his Adababy. My love for him will never change. Even though I lost my earthly father, I now have two Heavenly Fathers and a Guardian Angel to protect me.
Love you Daddy. Always and Forever. I'll keep making you proud.
December 27, 2013
by GLORIA NWADI
Times we shared together, I really miss you