The Oromoni family, still grappling with the 2021 loss of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni Jr., has been struck by another devastating tragedy. Mrs. Rosemary Sylvester Oromoni, the boy’s mother, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, following complications linked to prolonged grief and trauma over her son’s untimely death.
Family sources confirmed the heartbreaking news, describing how Mrs. Oromoni’s health had deteriorated since Sylvester Jr.’s passing. The young Dowen College student’s death sparked a national outcry after allegations emerged that he was bullied by senior students—a tragedy that ignited a prolonged and public battle for justice.
According to those close to her, Mrs. Oromoni never recovered from the emotional toll of her son’s death. Over the years, she displayed visible signs of physical and emotional distress, struggling to eat, sleep, or return to her normal life. Her passing has reignited public conversations about the systemic failures that surrounded Sylvester’s case and the ongoing pain it left in its wake.
Tributes have poured in from sympathizers across the country, with many expressing sorrow over the family’s compounded loss. Calls for renewed efforts to ensure accountability and justice for Sylvester Jr. have also resurfaced, as advocates emphasize the far-reaching impacts of unresolved grief on families.
The Oromoni family, now mourning two irreplaceable losses, continues to stand as a powerful symbol of a community’s plea for change.