Thankamma Kutty (89), beloved mother of Aji Kaleekkal and a member of St. Mary’s Orthodox Valiyapally in Prakkanam, Thumpamon Diocese, peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Bardonia, NY.
She had been under hospice care for a week due to a respiratory illness.
At 2:50 PM on November 1, she passed away at home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Relatives and neighbors came to offer their condolences, including priests, church members, and representatives from various community organizations such as FOKANA, FOMA, HVMA, HUDMA, the ICHAA Club, Nurses Associations, coworkers, and friends. They remember her as a brave and compassionate woman whose faith and kindness touched the hearts of many.
She is survived by her children – Lincy, Dolly, Jessie, Saji & Aji and their families:
Lincy& Varghese Geevarghese(Aniyan Kunju )Family New York:. Anu , Linu & Dr.Alvi
Grandchildren – Alina, Leon, (Anu & Trino Family NY) Jayden, Irene & Jeremy. (Linu & TriJo Family NY)
Jasper & Juno (Dr.Alvin & Dr. Emily)
Dolly & Jacob George (Reggie) Family New York-: Children- Riya & Christina
Great Grandchildren – Gia & Jaylen (Christina & Roy Family)
Jessy & Cecil Varghese Family Texas:
Children -Clint & Christy
Daughters – Keerthana & Shino
Saji & Judy Mary Mathew(UK)
Children – Noel & Naomi
Aji & Bindhu Aji Mathew (New York)
The funeral services will be held at St. John’s Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church ,
331 Blaisdell Rd, Orangeburg, New York.
Funeral Service Details
Wednesday, November 5
4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 6
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Burial: 12:00 noon
Tappan Reformed Church Cemetery
32 Old Tappan Rd, Tappan, NY 10983
Rev. Fr.EBY PAULOSE (St. John’s Malankara Orthodx Syrian Church Orangeburge ) will lead the services.
