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fatigue. He married Achu of Kaduthodil, a very refined and cultured woman. Kurian’s
escapades continued unabated all his life. He wrote several pamphlets about his mother,
about his journeys and about his life. For whatever reason, these pamphlets seem to
indicate an underlying desire to confess, but a natural reluctance to disclose. Kurian lived
as the patriarch of the Pathyil clan after the death of his uncles, and died in 1991.His
wife, Achu Kaduthodil, predeceased him in 1980. Kurian has two sons and three
daughters. The eldest son Thomas and his wife Annamma have nine children, several of
whom are in the Middle East. Lukose, the second son and his late wife Rosamma Makil
have five sons and three daughters. The eldest Tommy is in Chicago with his wife
Kunjumol Mutholathu. Suja, one of the daughters is in Tampa, Florida. Two of Kurian’s
daughters were married, and one became a nun in the Ursaline Congregation.

Thommy’s second son was Luka, born on October 22, 1907, studied in Neendoor and
Kaipuzha, and spent his High School years in Mannanam. His intense desire to become a
priest brought him under the affectionate patronage of Bishop Choolapparampil of
Kottayam, who sent him to Candy, Sri Lanka, for Seminary training and studies. He was
ordained a priest in 1936, assuming the name of Fr. Lucas Pathyil. He obtained his B.A.
and L.T. (Teachers training) after his ordination. For more than three decades he was at
the helm of affairs in some of the High Schools belonging to the diocese. His reputation
as a fair administrator and disciplinarian, as well as an effective teacher brought him
friends, admirers and disciples all over the world. One of his final posts was the
Principalship of Maria Giri High School, Peermede. Under him the school became a full
fledged residential institution and a place much sought after by parents. The results were
phenomenal as all the students that Fr. Lucas presented for the School Final Examination
passed, and passed in the first division - no mean achievement. He continued his
invaluable service to the parishes and institutions of Kottayam for many more years. His
retired life in Caritas was not that of a recluse. His multitudinous admirers and relatives
constantly visited him and asked for advice and blessings. Fr. Lucas continued to be
interested in the welfare of all. His correspondences with his cousins and relatives
globally are a testimonial to his indefatigable energy. By 1993 his strength failed him and
he died peacefully on March 12, 1995.

Thommy’s three daughters were all married in prominent families. The eldest, Annamma,
was married to Chacko Tharayil. Kocheli was married to Kuncheppu Koonthamattathil,
and Kunjumariamma to Ouseph of Kalappurayil in Parippu. Some of their children and
grandchildren are in North America.

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