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would not brook any opposition. But he was a caring and affectionate person. His
nephews and nieces had great respect and reverence for him. He died in 1975.

Lukose: Lukose was born on June 11, 1909. He was educated in Kidangore and other
places. After a short stint in Dar Salaam, Africa, he went to Alappuzha to learn coir
manufacturing, and became the General Manager of Daras Mills, one of the premier
manufacturers of carpets in Alappuzha. Lukose’s dynamic personality and public
spiritedness wouldn’t be satisfied with merely making money for himself and the
company. He was immersed in the welfare of the local community. In Mararikulam and
Alappuzha he was a leader among the people. During the Police Action in 1946, Lukose
rescued dozens of people from the clutches of the police. In 1948, he left the service of
the Mills, and became fully involved in social action of the diocese of Kottayam. He
worked unstintingly for the community, and was involved in all the major political and
social movements in Kerala from 1947 to 1987. He expected no material reward for his
selfless dedication. Politicians and social reformers sought him out. They knew that
anything Lukose undertook would be successful. He occupied various positions of great
importance in several organizations, dedicated to the betterment of the community. In
1989 The Pope conferred on him the medal “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice” (For the church
and the pontificate). Many in the family feel that he deserved much more recognition. His
eldest daughter Annie (February 18, 1938) worked as a nurse in India and abroad. She is
married to Abraham Kallolimannil. Philip, Vijayan as he is known, is a priest in the
diocese of Kottayam. Chackochan became a prominent Brother of St. Gabriel. He died
on May 5, 1986. Mary, Marti, Kunjumol, Lissy and Joemol are all married. Joemol is in
Chicago with her husband. Kuriachan is the Physical Education Director of the diocesan
college. Lukose broke his hip a few years ago and is confined to his bed and the wheel
chair. But he continues to be actively interested in all the affairs of the families of his
sisters and brothers. He is also the affectionate uncle to all of them.

Mathew: Mathaikunju was born on August 31, 1917. After his early education, he went
into carpet manufacturing, had his own plant, and became a prominent businessman in
Alappuzha. On May 10, 1943 he married Elyamma Naduvilapprampil. In 1944,
Mathew’s factory burned down, and he had to fend for himself. He bought a vast plot of
land, and grew coconut trees, which eventually brought him a handsome income. Not
satisfied with living away from Kaduthuruthy, he built a house in one of the ancestral
plots of land. Mathew entered into the competitive field of building contract. By his
magnetism and enterprising spirit, ably aided by his sons, he has built a vast business
empire that is the envy of many, and the pride of his relatives. In the process, he did not
forget or abandon his own. In fact, it was Mathew who redeemed parts of the Pannivelil
properties that had been pledged after the death of his father. Mathew bought back the
lands and buildings where his father had his business. He is considered not just a rich
person in Kaduthuruthy, but a munificent and generous leader of the community.
Elyamma and Mathew have had their share of tragedies also. Four of their children died
while still young. But they have been blessed in the remaining children. Their eldest
daughter, Valsamma, is a medical doctor, married to Thomas Kallolimannil. Mary is
married to Mathew Karithuruthel. Mol is married to Philip Kurikottil. As for their sons,
Chackochan is running the construction business in Palgat and parts of Tamil Nadu.
Kuriachan is in financing and related businesses. Lambochan runs a restaurant in

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