Dr. Abdul-Rasheed Oluwole "Olu" Kasumu, aged 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Abington, PA, surrounded by his family.

Olu was born in Lagos, Nigeria in October 1958 to Memunat Ajoke Kasumu and Alhaji Mouruf Adeleye Kasumu. His father, Alhaji Mouruf Adeleye Kasumu, was a renowned stockfish trader, the first to bring stockfish to Nigeria, and to this day has many buildings attributed to his name. He instilled in Olu the importance of education above all else. Carrying those values, Olu earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Chemistry from Portsmouth University in the United Kingdom, a Master of Science in Management and Technology from the University of Wales in Cardiff, and a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Lagos. 

Olu moved to the United States and became purposeful in cultivating his immediate community of Nigerian Muslims while providing for his family. This led him to switch careers.  He earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing from Neumann University and Holy Family University, using this to support his growing family.

Olu found it important to invest in his community. He served as President of the Nigerian Muslim Council of Delaware Valley for nearly a decade, leading meetings, organizing initiatives, and representing the chapter at the national level. He also served as President of the Aiyepe community in Ogun State, Nigeria. He served on organizing committees for the National Council of Nigerian Muslim Organizations (NCNMO) and led the Delaware Valley-Philadelphia chapter's correspondence with the organization for 10 years. Every December, he mobilized members, volunteers, and youth to attend the NCNMO Platform. At Masjidullah, Center of Human Excellence in Philadelphia, he worshipped, participated in community events, led some evening Ramadan prayers, and sponsored Ramadan iftars for hundreds of community members. His generosity was recognized with a permanent placard at Masjidullah's entrance.

Olu participated in humanitarian work that left an immense impact on communities locally and abroad. He served with medical missions in Nigeria from 2008 to 2025, bringing free checkups, screenings, dental care, treatment, and life-changing surgeries to those who otherwise had no access. This work spurred him to pursue yet another degree, receiving his doctorate degree studies at Holy Family University.

Olu loved table tennis and football. His favorite foods were godo and amala. He also loved the Philadelphia Eagles. He was somebody who would sit with you if you had a problem, or use his smile and laugh to make you forget you had one. After his passing, countless messages poured in from prior patients, former colleagues, and community members with stories of how he helped them, whether through his faith as a devoted Muslim or his hands-on care as a provider.

Olu is survived by the family he built: his wife; his four children inclusive of 3 sons and 1 daughter; and his siblings Jamiu, Muse, Musbau, Munirat, Rukayat, Basirat, and Shakirat. He was preceded in death by his sister Muyibat. Beyond this, he had many stepsiblings. 

Olu was laid to rest at Forest Hills/Shalom Memorial Park at 25 Byberry Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 on Thursday, January 29th. He will be deeply missed.

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