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he had stayed when he went there to admit Elyamma Pannivelil to the Sisters of the Poor.
Mr. Saldhana was the Chairman of the Mangalore Municipality.) was born on January 9,
1948. After having completed her high school education, while still in college, she was
married to P.C. Thomas (Kunju) who was a teacher, and later a member of the Kerala
Legislature. Amidst the corruption and bribery that is rambant in the country, he earned
the name as incorruptible MLA. The next child-Achu, lovingly called Mercy- was born
on May 21, 1950, accidentally drowned on nineteenth of November 1951- the third in the
Pathyil family to die by drowning as averred by Thressiamma’s mother. Within a month
of Mercy’s death was born Avarachan (December 16, 1951). He was to prove to be the
saviour of the family. After his college studies, Avarachan - ne Thomas More- married
Mollykutty Kuttoor. He went to Doha in Quatar. There, he charmed and impressed his
rich boss, who entrusted him with serious responsibilities in his businesses. Eventually
Avarachan not only helped his parents to live in a comfortable life-style, he also brought
his brothers and sister and some of his cousins and others to the Middle East. Simon -
Anyan as he is affectionately known-( born June 15, 1953) completed technical training
in India, and went to Doha, to be the person in charge of the Sheik’s construction
machineries. He married Anitha Kelachanthra. Stani,born November 1954- too went to
Quatar. After a few years there, he married Shirley Mukalayil and is now happily settled
in Florida. His younger brother Louis (known variously as Lukachan, Lui etc.) Was born
on June 7, 1956, went the Doha route, came to USA,married Gracey Illathuparampil, and
settled in New York. In 1958 was born the next daughter whom they named after
Mercy -Achu- who had passed away . She completed her studies, married Cyril Thayil,
who is now the supervisor of construction for the same Sheik. Tessy, born on October 31,
1959 was married to one of the most successful youngmen in Palai.. Jose Vettukallel
inherited the business acumen of his father V.J. Peter. Unfortunately he died in a road
accident on 25, March 1991, plunging Tessy and both families into unrelenting sadness.
She has three children, and in spite of personal tragedy, carries on courageously smiling
through tears, helping her two families. The youngest of Chackochan’s children, Vinci
(named after Sr. Vincent) born on June 18, 1964 is married Jojo Mangalathettu,
Kottayam. They are a prosperous couple, the only cloud in the horizon being that they do
not have any children yet.

Chackochan retired from public works contract in the senties. Even while being
immersed in business activities, he had been active in politics. He was the campaign
manager in the elections of M.C. Abraham,his brother-in-law , and his son-in law. He is
a tireless worker in the causes he takes up. He was elected the President of the
Cooperative Bank several times. He was the initiator and builder of the new church in
Neendoor. In addition, he has been involved in the construction of the parish hall, in the
beautification of the cemetery, in all activities related to the parish. The parish priest and
parishioners find in Chackochan a reliable, loyal, and extremely practical and efficient
individual. They know that matters entrusted to him would bedone well.

Thressiamma has been her husband’s greatest strength and support. They consult each
other on all matters. Her judgement of people, her memory for places and incidents are a
great help to all. In spite of ailments, she is still a gracious hostess. It has been the good
fortune of all that both the Makils and Kalluvelils are close knit families. Thressiamma

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