Obituaries
Roy Thomas
Roy Thomas
[April 27, 1945 – August 31, 2021]
Roy Thomas, 76, was called to the Lord on August 31, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1945 to the late T.B. Thomas and Kunjunjamma Thomas of the Thazhavaneth family in Venmoney, Kerala, India as the firstborn of three children.
Upon completing his primary education in Venmoney, he completed his BA from Catholicate College in Pathanamthitta and proceeded to obtain his MA from Pune University in Pune. Thereafter, he went on to obtain his first MBA from Vizag University in Vizakhapattanam and a second MBA from St. John's University in New York.
He arrived in America in March 1973, married the love of his life, Susan, on May 5, 1973 and made their home in New Jersey. They first resided in Jersey City, where they had their first child, Jeff, in 1974, and their second child, Julie, in 1979. They moved to Clifton in 1982, where they continued to reside until July 2021. He had a long and varied career in finance and was fondly known to many as “Insurance Roy”.
Roy served the Lord as an active member of the Mar Thoma Church. He was an original member of the Mar Thoma / CSI Congregation of Manhattan and then a founding member of the Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey, where he faithfully served both in leadership and support roles.
He is survived by his mother, Kunjunjamma (100 years old), loving wife, Susan, their son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Lindsey, and daughter, Julie, and four grandchildren, Gavin (9), Jared (7), Violet (2), and Nora (1). He is also survived by his sister, Jancy Roy (Chengannur).
Roy will be remembered as a dependable and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all. His warm demeanor, jovial personality, readiness with a joke, and willingness to help all those around him left an indelible impression on everybody who encountered him. Roy’s strong faith in God guided him in every aspect of his life. He was dedicated to his family and his grandchildren meant everything to him. He will live on in our hearts forever.
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Friday, Sep 3, 2021
Viewing: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at The Mar Thoma Church of NJ (790 Rt 10 West, Randolph, NJ 07869)
Saturday, Sep 4 2021
Funeral service: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM at The Mar Thoma Church of NJ (790 Rt 10 West, Randolph, NJ 07869)
Interment: 12:00 PM at Gates of Heaven Cemetery (225 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936)
Alice Koshy
Alice Koshy
[Oct 31, 2020]
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Wednesday, 4 Nov 2020
Viewing: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Matthew Funeral Home (2508 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314)
Funeral service : 8.30 PM at Matthew Funeral Home (2508 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314)
Thursday, 5 Nov 2020
Funeral service (No Public Viewing): 9.00 AM at Matthew Funeral Home (2508 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314)
Annu Alexander
Annu Alexander
[Oct 3, 1962 - Sep 18, 2020]
On September 18, 2020 Annu Alexander, a loving wife. mother, daughter, family member and friend passed away peacefully at her home in the presence of her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Binu, sons, Thomas and Abin, mother Saramma and sisters May and Susan
Annu was woman of great faith and passion. She was the pillar of the family. Her giving nature and loving heart will be remembered and cherished forever.
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Monday, 21 Sep 2020
Viewing: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM at Leonardis Memorial Home (210 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ)
Funeral service : 7.30 PM at Leonardis Memorial Home (210 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ)
Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020
Funeral service (No Public Viewing): 10.00 AM at The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey, Randolph
Interment: St. Stephens Cemetery & The Chapel (451 Millburn Ave, Millburn, NJ 07041)
Pappey Thankachan
February 21, 1934 – December 27, 2019
Mr. P Thankachan was born to Iruputti Pappey and Mariamma Pappey on Feburary 21st 1934, in Pallipad, Allepey district, Kerala. He was one of seven siblings. He is predeceased by his parents and brother Mr. P. Baby. He married Annamma Jacob of Thottatil, Pullad, Kerala on November 17, 1966. He moved to the United States with his family in April 1986. He went to be with his Creator on December 27th, 2019 at the age of 85, in his home, surrounded by his family. He is survived by Annamma, his beloved wife of 52 years, son Mohanan, daughter Mary, son-in law Mathew, daughter-in-law Nalini and grandchildren Kevin, Bryan, Naomi and Misha.
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Sunday, 29 Dec 2019
Viewing: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM at The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey, Randolph
Funeral service: 6.30 PM at The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey, Randolph
Monday, 30 Dec 2019
Viewing: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM at The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey, Randolph
Funeral service : 10.00 AM at The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey, Randolph
Interment: Gate of Heaven Cemetery (225 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936)
George A. Zachariah
October 17, 1929 – November 14, 2019
George A. Zachariah was born to Geevarghese Mathai and Mariamma Geevarghese, on October 17, 1929, in Edayaranmula, Kerala. He was the youngest and last surviving member of their nine children. He married Susan Koshy of Pullavallil, Maramon on September 16, 1963. He moved to the United States with his family in 1974. He passed away peacefully on November 14, 2019 at the age of 90, in his home, surrounded by his family. He is survived by Susan, his beloved wife of 56 years, sons George and Sudhir, daughters-in-law Reeni and Susan and grandchildren Stephen, Benjamin, Serena, Annemarie and Isaac. He will be remembered for his deep involvement in the Mar Thoma Church community from his youth in Edayaranmula to his adulthood in Hyderabad and beyond. He was one of the founding members of the Mar Thoma Church of Greater New York, one of the first Mar Thoma Churches in the Tri-state area. He also played a pivotal role in the formation of The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey, where he worked in several positions of leadership and service.
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Sunday, 17 Nov 2019
Viewing: 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM at The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey, Randolph
Monday, 18 Nov 2019
Viewing: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM at The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey, Randolph
Funeral service: At 10.00 AM at The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey, Randolph
Interment: Gate of Heaven Cemetery (225 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936)
Jesus said “You are the Light of the World”. Every believer and member of the Mar Thoma Church should take up the responsibility to lighten others and hence our motto – Lighted to Lighten.