Mr. Richard C George-Chukwuemeka of Streamwood

Richard George-Chukwuemeka , 54, former banker and entrepreneur, devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away in his Streamwood home on May 20, 2017. In his youth, Richard was a student at the Nigerian Defense Academy and eventually Lagos State University. He went on to establish his own business: Georgefield Ventures, which distinguished itself through successful enterprises in Land, Housing and Entertainment. One of the highlights of his Entertainment projects culminated into the first televised Beauty Pageant in Port Harcourt. During a visit to Calabar, Nigeria, he met his beautiful wife, Chioma, at a wedding reception. He was struck by her vivacious personality and, after being introduced, they did not leave each other’s side the whole evening. It marked the beginning of what would be a life together that spanned 2 continents and 27 years. They moved to Lagos, Nigeria where Richard travelled professionally and Chioma became a rising News Anchor at Channels Television. While pursuing successful careers, they also expanded their family with the birth of two beautiful girls, Chantel, now 24 and Kimberlee, now 20. Richard and Chioma eventually relocated to the United States, and Richard was able to apply his business acumen to the financial Industry. Richard excelled in the banking world and received many awards including Most Valuable Regional Executive. Still an entrepreneur at heart, he went on to certify as an Independent Consultant in Insurance, Annuities, Financial Planning and Auditing. Richard was an active Patrician with his Alumni of St. Patricks College, Asaba Old Boys. He was also a member of Ado Erika, Inc. a Chicago-based organization whose objective is to preserve the heritage and culture of the Onitsha tribe in the United States. Ado Erika also focuses on the medical and educational needs of those in Nigeria. Richard was well-known for his grilling skills and paired the serving of his delicacies with his extensive collection of music, from jazz to highlife to ol’ school rap. He enjoyed travel and often went on vacations around the world with his family. He is survived by Chioma, and their 2 daughters: Chantel and Kimberlee. Richard will live forever in our hearts. Wake-Keeping: June 30th, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. – Midnight at St. Eulalia Church Hall, 1851 South 9th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153 Viewing Saturday, July 01, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. until time of Mass 11:00 A.M. at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169. Interment will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery, 1185 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL. Repass to follow internment Saturday, July 01, 2017 at Schaumburg Christian Church, 927 North Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173. This Life Tributes page has been created to make it easy for Family and Friends to share memories, photos and videos. For further information about this funeral; please contact the Morizzo Funeral Directors at 847.752.6444. Arrangements entrusted to Morizzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169.

Mr. Richard C George-Chukwuemeka of Streamwood

September 12, 1962 - May 20, 2017