Joseph Egbedare Ojo , age 30, of Forest Park, Ohio was born on April 11, 1985 in Lagos, Nigeria to Rev. Isaiah and Grace Ojo. Joseph went to be with the Lord, though unexpectedly, on May 27, 2015.

Jojo, as he was popularly called, graduated from the University of Cincinnati, with a combined honors (BSN) in Nursing and Philosophy. He proceeded to Yale University where he bagged a Masters degree (MSN) in Nursing Administration and Leadership in May, 2015.

Joseph worked at University of Cincinnati Hospital (UC Health), Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, and Yale University Teaching Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut.

Jojo lived a life of great faith and was a very sweet, caring, loving person who touched so many lives in a positive way. Joseph worked hard to make sure he achieved his goals in life. He was always willing to help others and reach out in every way to make their lives better.
Joseph loved and cherished his family and friends. He leaves behind his parents, Isaiah and Grace, his sisters, Grace (Kunle) Odola and Christy (Segun) Adepoju, brothers, Emmanuel (Annie) and Steve (Ray), as well as many relatives and close friends.
Joseph, your memory will forever live in our hearts. We love you, but God loves you more. Rest on in the bosom of our Lord, Jesus Christ.


Funeral Ceremony will be 11:00 am Saturday, May 30, 2015 with a visitation from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Newcomer Funeral Home - Northwest Chapel, 7830 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231.


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