Deangelo Antonio Okotete

DeAngelo, age 36, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, DeAngelo was a published author, loving family man and an amazing friend to many. Preceded in death by his father Olushagun Okotete, grandfather John Okotete, grandparents Bill Thomas and Dorothy Griggs, and niece Amari Griggs. DeAngelo is survived by his wife Toy Winbush Okotete; daughter Aidyn Marie Okotete; mother Angela Griggs; grandmother Georgia Okotete; many siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends. Here are three ways to help: 1. Aidyn's College Fund/529 Plan • Go to UGift529.com • Enter Aidyn's Gift Code: V8J-P4C • Enter your name and the amount of your gift • Make your gift via electronic funds transfer or check 2. A Fresh Chapter • This organization was created by a dear friend that we met in South Africa while volunteer teaching. The organization provides cancer survivors and caregivers the opportunity to step beyond cancer and participate in volunteer experiences at home and abroad. Dee went to Costa Rica with the organization a couple of years ago. • Visit https://afreshchapter.wedid.it/ • or email info@afreshchapter.com • In your message, please include "In Memory of DeAngelo Okotete" 3. Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center/ James Cancer Hospital • This is the hospital that lovingly took care of DeAngelo from the moment we came back from South Africa to his last days. They were amazing, and became family. • Make check payable to: Ohio State Foundation, Fund #311919 1480 West Lane Ave Columbus, OH 43221 • Include note: Donation in memory of DeAngelo Okotete