John Mathai, lovingly known as Mathaichan, was born in Pandanadu, Chengannur, Kerela on February 21, 1937 to late Mariamma John and Geevarghese John. After completing his education, he left Kerala in 1959 and joined the Indian Military Engineering Services (MES) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Under MES, he worked in various places including Barmir and Pune before he immigrated to United States in 1973.  Soon after he settled in US, he joined the Manhattan Developmental Center and worked as a

Senior Administrator until he retired in 2002.

On May 10, 1964, Mathaichan married Aleyamma Mathai of Chethipuzha house, Chelakkara, Thrissur. Together they lived 54 blessed years.

Mathaichan was one of the founding members of the first MarThoma Church in the Tri-State area. He was instrumental in the formation of the St. Peter’s MarThoma Church, Teaneck, New Jersey. Mathaichan was an active member of the parish and

served the church in various capacities.

Mathaichan is survived by his family that he loved so dearly, his wife Aleyamma. Sons; John and Wilson, Daughters; Jessy and Leena, Son-in-law; Reji, Daughter-in-laws; Mince and Tina, Grandchildren; Gabriella, Stephen, Kevin, Christina, Sarah, and

Joshua. He also leaves behind his Siblins: Kunjamma, Ammini, Omana, Thankachan, Joy, and Kunjumon as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.