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Submitted: 11/4/19 • Approved: 11/4/19 • Last Updated: 11/7/19 • R223853-G0-S3
Apr 2, 1935 - Nov 11, 2012
Obituary of John Thekkattil Ninan
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Ninan John (Thankachan) was born on April 2, 1935, in Kallissery, Kerala, India, to Rev. T.N. John and Kunjamma John of the Thekkattil Family He was the eldest of nine children and from a very young age grew up with a love for family and reverence to God. After graduating in Economics from Marthoma College, Kerala University in 1961, he embarked on his professional journey to Salem. During these early days, he met and married the love of his life, Aleyamma, daughter of Mathai Philip from the picturesque hills of Mukkoottuthara-Erumely. Together they set out to Bombay, where he started his professional career with Raymonds-JK groups. His strong work ethics and dedication enabled him to quickly climb the ladder and take on an executive position. He was a member of the Mar Thoma Syrian church of Kalyan, where he served as secretary and Vice President during various times. In their 49 years of married life, Ninan and Aleyamma were blessed with four children and ten grandchildren. Although he had an opportunity to advance his career in Bombay by spearheading a hospital project, he sacrificed his dream job for the better future of his family and emigrated to United States in 1988.
Ninan was an active member of Victory Assembly of God church in Dallas, Texas. He sought to instill the love of God in his children and grandchildren. Being the family patriarch, he took great joy in spending time with his family and was known to love family celebrations. He enjoyed the great outdoors and traveled to many places including the Holy Land. He was a man who loved life and took special pride in his grandchildren. Ninan John is survived by his spouse, Aleyamma; sons, John (Santosh), Mathew (Satish), and Abraham (Sanju); daughter Sini, daughters- in-law, Maria(Meahal), Shinu and Elizabeth(Suni); son-in-law, Shibu; and ten grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, John Abraham, John Varghese, Mathew John; and sisters, Laly Joseph, Lissy Thomas, Daisy Mathew, Rose George; many nieces and nephews.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith...2 Timothy 4:7
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