Celestial Church of Christ, New Jersey Parish, Newark, New Jersey, United States of America is set to honour the life and legacy of Venerable Superior Evangelist Solomon Oyelade, who passed on after 76 years of earthly life. The parish has announced a two-day funeral programme designed to celebrate his life, Christian faith, service and enduring contributions to the church and his family.
The funeral arrangements, as contained in an official memorial announcement from Celestial Church of Christ New Jersey Parish, will commence with a Service of Songs on Thursday, 15th October 2026, ahead of the Funeral Service and Burial scheduled for Friday, 16th October 2026.
SERVICE OF SONGS
The first phase of the funeral rites will take place on Thursday, 15th October 2026, at 5:00 PM at Celestial Church of Christ, 187 Camden Street 189, Newark, New Jersey 07103.
FUNERAL SERVICE
The main Funeral Service will hold on Friday, 16th October 2026, at 9:00 AM at The Life Christian Church, 747 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052.
REPAST TO FOLLOW
Following the Funeral Service, the family and guests will proceed to the Repast, scheduled for 3:00 PM at The Life Christian Church, 747 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052.
The repast will provide an opportunity for family members, friends and members of the church to share memories and offer support to one another following the funeral service.
FINAL JOURNEY TO FAIRVIEW CEMETERY
The final stage of the funeral rites will be the Burial at Fairview Cemetery, located at 1100 E Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090.
It will be at this location that VSE Solomon Oyelade will be laid to rest following the funeral ceremonies. The burial will bring to a close the two-day funeral programme, while the memories and legacy of the deceased will remain with his family, church and loved ones.
The memorial programme concludes with the heartfelt Christian prayer: “May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace.” This expression captures the hope and prayer of the family and the church as they bid farewell to a beloved member of the Celestial community.
Funeral Programme at a Glance
Service of Songs: Thursday, 15th October 2026 — 5:00 PM
Venue- CCC, 187 Camden Street #189, Newark, NJ 07103.
Funeral Service: Friday, 16th October 2026 — 9:00 AM
Venue- The Life Christian Church, 747 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052.
Repast: Friday, October 16, 2026 — 3:00 PM
The Life Christian Church, 747 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052.
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, 1100 E Broad St., Westfield, NJ 07090
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