Dr Ongaro Funeral/ Medical Exp Fund
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Dr Joel Ongaro
Dr. Joel Ongaro: Loving husband, doting father, brother, uncle and friend. Elder Ongaro was a man of the community whose passion in life was sharing Christ’s love to all. He was larger than life, and to know him was to love him. A “balanced approach” was his life’s message, always putting God first and nurturing His creation. He was a Ph.D Professor of Ecology and Botany. His mission and work took him across the world, teaching, studying and living in Africa, Europe, Asia and America. He was an avid reader and writer who loved plants, and was never afraid to use his talents to share the gospel with everyone he met.
On Christmas Eve, Dr. Ongaro preached a sermon entitled “ The gift that was never received”, to his church family. Christmas morning was filled with laughter and joy as he spent time with his wife and children. He took the time to specifically give each family member loving compliments and advice…unknowingly saying goodbye. He took ill unexpectedly on Christmas afternoon and spent his last days fighting for his life in Intensive Care Unit. His untimely death on January 1st 2017 has left the family and friends in great pain and sorrow. His life was a beacon of light that will never dim in our hearts, and his legacy of hope will live forever.
Our goal is to raise funds to support his funeral arrangements and medical expenses incurred. Your generous contributions will be highly appreciated and we thank you for your support in advance.
Dr. Joel Ongaro: Loving husband, doting father, brother, uncle and friend. Elder Ongaro was a man of the community whose passion in life was sharing Christ’s love to all. He was larger than life, and to know him was to love him. A “balanced approach” was his life’s message, always putting God first and nurturing His creation. He was a Ph.D Professor of Ecology and Botany. His mission and work took him across the world, teaching, studying and living in Africa, Europe, Asia and America. He was an avid reader and writer who loved plants, and was never afraid to use his talents to share the gospel with everyone he met.
On Christmas Eve, Dr. Ongaro preached a sermon entitled “ The gift that was never received”, to his church family. Christmas morning was filled with laughter and joy as he spent time with his wife and children. He took the time to specifically give each family member loving compliments and advice…unknowingly saying goodbye. He took ill unexpectedly on Christmas afternoon and spent his last days fighting for his life in Intensive Care Unit. His untimely death on January 1st 2017 has left the family and friends in great pain and sorrow. His life was a beacon of light that will never dim in our hearts, and his legacy of hope will live forever.
Our goal is to raise funds to support his funeral arrangements and medical expenses incurred. Your generous contributions will be highly appreciated and we thank you for your support in advance.
Organizer and beneficiary
Irene Ondieki
Organizer
Piscataway, NJ
Cliff Ongaro
Beneficiary