Chioma Abara

Attorney Chioma Chinyere Abara was the eldest child of High Chief Gordon and Chief Dr. Mrs. Rosalind Abara in Philadelphia, PA. She has three younger siblings, Attorney Obinna Abara, Attorney Udunna Abara and Dr. Mrs. Chiaka Akarichi. Chioma attended Shawmont Elementary School followed by Central High School of Philadelphia. She graduated from Central as a member of the 257th graduating class in 1998. Chioma went on to attain her Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from Temple University in 2002. In 2005, she was conferred her Juris Doctor degree from Widener Law School in Harrisburg, PA and subsequently became licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She went on to pass the patent bar. At the time of her passing, she was employed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP law firm as a patent attorney. Chioma had a special love for children, a unique talent in counseling and a very high regard for friends and family. She was always quick to give, whether it was her time, her money, an ear to listen or her presence to provide comfort. Chioma was extremely selfless. She found immense satisfaction in restoring the smile in the hearts of others. Aside from exercising her creativity through crocheting and making light décor, she truly enjoyed relaxing, reflecting and decompressing at the beach. May her feet enjoy the sand of the ultimate beach in paradise.