Chacko Elias or P. C. Elias was the youngest son of Chacko Chacko and had his schooling in St Alosyius English High School , Edathua. After passing 6th Form ( SSLC), he worked as Accountant of Kannan Devan Tea Estate in Munnar, South Indian Plantation in Konni and Elamannoor Estate near Adoor in Kerala . After taking voluntary retirement in 1950, he came back and stayed in Thalavady and took care of the family farming. He passed away at the age of 80 on 10 th Oct 1986.
His wife, Mariamma Mathew was the daughter of Mathen Mathew, Chakalayil , Thalavady and the elder sister of Late Rev. C.M. Abraham of Marthoma Church. Mrs. Mariamma Elias passed away at the age of 93 years in 2005 April 3rd. They had six sons.
1.1.1.2.5.1 Puthenparampil Elias Jacob (Kunju) 1933-2008
P. E. Jacob completed his schooling in Parakode Adoor and T. M. T. High School, Neerattupuram and took care of the family farming in Thalavady. Being the eldest son, he took care of the ancestral home and his parents. He was known among his peers for the agricultural acumen and gentle nature. He passed away at the age of 74 years. He is married to Susan Samuel (Leelamma), daughter of Mr. Samuel, Chakupurackal, Thalavady
Children :
a ) Kochumol Jacob, B.A is married to Anu Vargehese, Maliyil, Thiruvathilkal Kottayam and has a son, Kevin completed M. Com. and pursuing studies in banking management.
b) 1.1.1.2.5.1.1 : Alex Puthenparampil Jacob (Dilip)
Alex P. Jacob, did his schooling in T.M.T. High School Neerattupuram and completed Diploma in Draftsman Civil. He went to Kuwait after studies and is working as a senior Draftsman in Al-Ghanim Telecommunications, Kuwait since 1997.
He is married to Viji Elisuba George, daughter of Mr. T.V. George and Elamma George, Thundiyil, Kothamangalam, completed Bachelor of science in Nursing (BSN) and M.D. in Alternative Medicine (Aromatherapy) and currently working as a staff nurse in Kidney Transplant Unit, Ministry of Health- Kuwait since 2004. Two daughters and one son, studying in D.P.S. Kuwait.
i) Alina Susan Alex
ii) Alisha Helen Alex
iii) 1.1.1.2.5.1.1.1 : Alvin Jacob Alex
2) 1.1.1.2.5.2 Puthenparampil Elias Mathews (Mathukuttan)
P. E. Mathews completed school education in Parakode and college education from S. B. College, Changanacherry and U. C. College Alwaye. He commenced his illustrious career by joining B. P. Refinery in Little Aeden in 1956 during which he qualified for Membership of Institute of Fuels, London. In 1963 he returned to India and joined Indian Oil Company where he spent 30 long years holding very senior positions. During this period he underwent several training programs in Marketing Management, including campus training at Harward Business School, USA. In 1993 he retired from IOC, as the Executive Director of Indian Oil after serving seven years in that top post. Post retirement he worked as Principal Advisor of Essar Oil, Bombay, Director of Marketing Carboline India, Director of various companies like Cochin Refineries, Indian Oil Blending Co etc.
He is married to Lalitha Joseph, daughter of P. J. Joseph, Poonithura, Kumarokom and is currently he is settled in Mumbai with family. Mrs and Mr. P. E. Mathews are very active in the church activities holding various posts of the church including Mandalam Member of St Paul’s Marthoma Church Vashi. He also played an active role in the opening of Navajeevan Centre, Mumbai and was the founding Treasurer. They have three daughters and one son.
a) Shalu Mathews, BSc married to K.A.Mathew, Kochupurackal, Manganam. They have a daughter, Dr. Divya Mathews who is married to Dr.Ajith and son, K.M. Alexander who is the Principal Correspondent of Bloomberg Quint. They are settled in Pune.
b) Dr.Susan Mathews, MD married to Dr. Santhosh G Abraham, Kannamplackal, Kadamanitta. Dr. Susan is Pediatric Hospitalist in California, USA. They are blessed with two daughters Aditi, Anjali and a son Rohan. Dr. Aditi Abraham is married to Dr. Oscar Rios and is currently doing her residency in Pediatrics in USA, Anjali has finished her BS is Physics & Education and is teaching High School In Santa Barbara, California, USA and Rohan is in high school.
c) Elizabeth Mathews (Tomcy), CPA, MS, married to Christopher James Healy and have a daughter, Ashley who is in elementary school. Elizabeth is currently working as the Director of Finance at the Walt Disney Company, Florida, USA.
d) 1.1.1.2.5.2.1 : Prasad Mathews
Prasad Mathews, after completing BSc, and specializing in Fire Proofing & Corrosion Protection, is currently the Business Head, Fire Proofing for OCS Services India Private Limited.
Prasad is married to Sajini Meera John, daughter of Mr. P. J. John, Parapallicherayil, Kottayam . They are settled in Navi Mumbai and have two daughters and a son who are all students.
a) Keziah Elizabeth Mathews
b) Ruth Mariam Mathews
c) 1.1.1.2.5.2.1.1 : Ezekiel John Elias Mathews
1.1.1.2.5.3 : Elias Puthenparampil Abraham (Ponmani)
Born in 1938, E. P. Abraham (Ponmani), the third son of the P.C. Elias, left Kerala shores to Bombay in 1960 after his Engineering studies. He took up his first assignment as Junior Engineer Electrical at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai from 1960–1963. In February 1963, he joined Indian Express Newspapers (Bombay) Ltd. as Electrical Engineer promoted as Chief Engineer and continued till 1977. During this tenure he designed the Newspaper composing rooms, newsroom layouts & installed high speed Rotary Printing presses for the Express Group of Newspapers across the country. He was in charge of the first centrally air-conditioned multi- storied office building in Mumbai (Express Towers, Nariman Point) & coordinated with American Architects M/s Joseph Allen & Stain, during the construction of famed Express Towers.
From 1977-92 as General Manager – Engineering & Administration at the World Trade Centre Mumbai he was responsible for all engineering and technical services of the 32 storey World Trade Centre 1, the tallest building in India at that time. He was entrusted with the construction of about 15 Lakh Sq.ft. area at the World Trade Centre. He was also responsible for the visits of VIP guests and foreign delegations which is an important feature of the WTC activity.
After several productive years of work spread across Indian Express (General Manager – Real Estate & Engg Projects, 1992–1998), Nucor Wires limited (Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O.), 1998–2000), as Engineering Consultant dispensing technical consultancy to various projects – Technical Consultant for Mid-Day Publication; E.P.Abraham is presently Director at Market Builders Singapore Pte Ltd. and Chairman and Managing Partner at Abraham and Partners Market Builders LLP.
Abraham has been an active member of the Dadar Mar Thoma Church, Mumbai. He has taken several positions of leadership and actively participates in Church activities including Parish Development Committee Convenor, Vice President, Mandalam Member and has also served in the highest decision making body of Mar Thoma Church as Sabha Council Member.
E.P. Abraham is registered as a Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (India) IME(India). He is also a member of the Executive Council of IME (I) (Treasurer (1991–1994), Vice President (1994-1999, 2009 – Continuing). As Vice President, he led a delegation of IME (I) engineers to China, signed an MOU with the society of Mechanical Engineers (China) at Shanghai in November 1997 for co-operation and exchange of technical know-how. He is actively associated with social, cultural organizations such as being an active member at Rotary Club, Founding member at Navi Mumbai Sports Association, former Chairman and Executive Committee member of Kerala Christian Committee, Bombay. He has the distinction of being honored by Maharashtra Government by appointment as Special Executive Magistrate (1990 – 1995).
He married Annamma Abraham (Leelamma) daughter of Mr. A. K. Ninan, from Amprayil family, Thalavady on 23rd May 1966. Leelamma completed her education in nursing. Leelamma passed away in 2015 at the age of 75. They have three children, one daughter and two sons – Alex (Regi), Mary (Rema) and Rajesh.
a) 1.1.1.2.5.3.1 Puthenparampil Alex Abraham ( Reji)
After schooling in Mumbai, Alex completed B. E (Electrical & Electronics) from Manipal Institute of Technology and did Post Graduation PGDM (Marketing & Production) from T.A Pai Management Institute. He is a Member of Institute of Engineers (MIE). He is currently working with Datamatics Global Services Ltd, in Mumbai as Manager of IT Operations looking after the Networking & IT infrastructure management for the entire Datamatics group of companies.
Alex is married to Dr.Susan Alex, daughter of M.M Chacko & Helena Chacko of Mullackal, Kumarakom. She is M.B.A, M.A. & PhD in Health Economics. She is currently working with K. P. B. Hinduja College of Commerce in Mumbai as a Professor in the Economics department. They have a daughter and a son.
i) Daughter Anouska Ann Alex
ii) 1.1.1.2.5.3.1.1 : Joell Abraham Alex , who is studying in 6th STD ICSE board at Bombay Scottish School Mumbai
b). Dr. Mary Abraham (Rema), MBA, PhD. – completed her graduation in Science and pursued a Management degree in Marketing, followed by a doctorate in Retail Business Management. Presently she runs a consultancy business, Retail Connections, helping MSMEs & SMEs in their businesses. She is married to Anil Mathews, Sankaramangalathu, Thyparampil, Eraviperoor. Anil is a Finance and Management graduate and heads the Finance & Accounts Dept. of a Group of Companies based in Navi Mumbai dealing in Marine Electronics and Communication.
They have two children – a daughter Cristelle Mary Mathews who is pursuing her graduation and a son Jordan Thomas Mathews who is schooling in grade 8. They are active members of the Mar Thoma Church in Vashi, New Bombay and are also active in the ministries of the Gideons International in India and the YMCA.
c) 1.1.1.2.5.3.2 : Puthenparampil Rajesh Abraham (Rajesh) :
Rajesh is based out of Singapore since 2014, with his wife Vineetha Abraham and daughter Anna Ann Abraham . Vineetha is working in the field of Human Resources and Anna is in her 9th year of school. Rajesh’s wife Vineetha Abraham, is daughter of late Mr.Kattunilathu Abraham Abraham (Sunny) (Kattunilathu family from Nirannam) and Mrs.Renu Abraham (Polacherakil family)
In Singapore, Rajesh manages the operations of MarketBuilders Singapore Pte Ltd, as its Director. From Singapore, MarketBuilders address’ customer requirements in Asia and rest of the world. MarketBuilders is engaged in facilitating foreign direct investments, business expansion and advisory services to government, private and multi-lateral agencies like Asian Development Bank in Manila. Prior to Singapore, they lived in Bangalore from 2008-2014. Here Rajesh worked with IBM as a Deputy General Manager in their consulting practice, advising IBM and their customers on Strategy. He started his own consulting firm Abraham and Partners MarketBuilders LLP, with the goal of bringing high quality advisory to small medium enterprises. MarketBuilders in India currently, has employees in Bangalore – HQ, Mumbai and Pune. Between 2006-2008, Rajesh pursued his MBA in Strategic Management at the prestigious Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada.
Between 2004-2006, Rajesh was in Oslo, Norway on assignment in the head office of his employer Det Norske Veritas(DNV). Vineetha and Anna joined him for these years in Oslo. He was Manager Contracts in Oslo, Norway managing a 41 country business improvement project, when he moved on to do his MBA. With DNV, Rajesh started as Regional IT Manager in 1998 for India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. He progressed as Implementation Manager, handling complex organization business process re-engineering projects across India, North East Asia(Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan), Middle East(Dubai), Rest of Asia (Singapore, Sri Lanka), Europe (Norway, Poland) and North America(USA).
In 1994, Rajesh finished his Engineering in Electronics from the Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering in the Nagpur University. Between 1995-1996, he worked with Wockhardt Ltd a public listed pharmaceutical company as Networking and Telecommunication Engineer in Mumbai, as well as, Chemtex Engineering of India Ltd an Engineering Procurement and Construction specialist as Systems Engineer in Mumbai.
1.1.1.2.5.4 Puthenparambil Alex (P. Alex / Baby)
Fourth son of P. C. Elias, P. Alex finished schooling from TMT High School, Thalavady and completed Degree in Civil Engineering (BSc Engg) from Thrissur Engineering College. He is a Fellow of Institution of Engineers (FIE). After working in Kerala State PWD in different parts of Kerala for more than twenty years, he took long leave and went to Kuwait where he joined Ministry of Telecommunications, Kuwait and worked as a Civil Engineer for twenty years. After serving more than 40 years in his profession, he returned to Thalavady where he is currently settled and is taking care of family farming. He is currently the Secretary of Puthenparampil Family, Vice President of Thalavady St John’s Marthoma church and Vice Chairman of Thalavady Grama Panchayath.
He is very active in the Church and has held many responsibilities including Mandalam Member, Vice President etc of St John’s Marthoma Church, Thalavady. He was actively involved in the construction works of Church Parish Hall, the new Church building and the Karikuzhy St John’s Marthoma Church Chapel. He also took great interest in the Sunday School and retired as the Head Master of Karikuzhy Sunday School in 2010.
He is married to Susamma Alex (Baby), daughter of Mr. M.K.George and Mrs. Annamma George of Mammoottil, Thalavady. She completed nursing from Scudder Memorial Mission Hospital, Ranipet and worked as Staff Nurse in Ministry of Health, Baharain and Ministry of Health Kuwait. They have two sons and a daughter.
1.1.1.2.5.4.1 : Alex Puthenparambil Alex ( Pradeep )
Alex P Alex completed his SSLC from Metropolitan High School, Chengannur (1985) and PreDegree from Marthoma College, Thiruvalla (1987) and further pursued his Bachelor Degree (BE) in Civil Engineering (1991) and Masters Degree (M Tech) in Engineering Management (1993) from Manipal Institute of Technology, Mangalore University.
His expertise is in Project Planning and Control of major civil Projects including Multistory Buildings, Hotels, Resorts, Educational Campuses, Expressways, and Power Sub-Stations. He was associated with various firms in Kuwait since 1993 including leading Project Management Consultants, Engineering Firms, Contractors, Kuwait University, and Kuwait Oil Company. Currently he is a Senior Planning Engineer at Kuwait Oil Company (KOC).
He is a currently a member of Kuwait City Marthoma Church and has Served as the Secretary of Kuwait Marthoma Sunday School, the largest Sunday School unit of Marthoma Sabha. He was also a Kaisthana Samithi member of the Parish.
He is married to Mary Mathew (Manju), daughter of Mathai Mathew and Mariamma Mathew, Puthethu Melekkottureth, Thekkemala, Kozhenchery. Mrs. Mary Mathew completed her Bachelors (B.Sc) and Masters Degree (MSc) in Microbiology and is working as Senior Microbiologist at Kuwait Ministry of Health since 1996. They have a son and two daughters.
a) 1.1.1.2.5.4.1.1 : Allen Puthenparambil Alex.
Allen completed his CBSE 12th from United Indian School, Kuwait and awarded the the “Best Outgoing Student” of the School in the year 2016-17. He is also the recipient of “Top Student” award of Kuwait City Marthoma Parish for the year 2016-2017 in Class 12. Currently he is pursuing a Dual degree (B.Tech & M.Tech) in Computer Engineering, from the prestigious Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Chennai.
b) Anjali Susan Alex is studying in Class XI in Kuwait
c) Amy Mariam Alex is in Class VI in Kuwait
1.1.1.2.5.4.2 Dr. George Puthenparampil Alex ( Joe )
After completing schooling from Metropolitan High School, Chengannur and Pre Degree from S. B College, Changanacherry, he went on to pursue Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the TN MGR University, Chennai. He did post graduation in Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Endodontics, from the TN MGR University, Chennai. After studies he worked as Senior Lecturer in Rajas Dental College, Tamilnadu and Consultant Endodontist in various clinics in Kerala before he left to Kuwait in 2003. Since then he is working in Ministry of Health, Kuwait as an Endodontist in Farwaniya Specialized Dental Centre.
He is active in professional circle and was the ‘Chief Editor’ of the Journal of Indian Dental Association, Central Kerala branch. He is also very active in the Indian Dental Alliance of Kuwait (IDAK) and has served in the alliance in different capacities including as the Honorary Treasurer, Web Moderator and currently is the General Secretary of IDAK. He is an Editorial Board member and web Moderator of Puthenparampil family.
Dr.George is married to Dr. Aysha John, daughter of John Kovoor and Leelamma John of Kovoor House, Thiruvalla. She has completed Bachelor of Dentistry from Rajiv Gandhi Medical University Bengaluru. After graduation, she completed Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management and is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality from American Institute of Health Care Quality. Currently she is the Chief of Quality Officer (CQO) in Taiba Hospital, Kuwait. She is a trained classical dancer and is the Cultural Committee Chairperson of Indian Dentist’s Alliance in Kuwait. They are members of Kuwait City Marthoma Church. They have two sons.
a) 1.1.1.2.5.4.2.1 : Joshua Alex George : Class 10 student in Kuwait
b) 1.1.1.2.5.4.2.2 : Johan Alex George – Class 5 student in Kuwait
Merin P Alex (Shalini) ,
Merin completed schooling from Nicholson Girls High School, Thiruvalla and Pre Degree from Assumption College, Changanacherry. She completed BTech in Computer Science from Chengannur Engineering College and is currently working as a Teacher in Computer Science Dept, Police Public School, Bangalore. She is married to Paul Mathai S/o Dr. K. P. Mathai , Kanampurathukudi, Perumbavoor. Paul is an engineer by profession and is currently working as Project Manager in Wipro, Bangalore. Children: Nathan Mathew Paul and Meghan Sara Paul, both students in Bangalore
1.1.1.2.5.5 : Alex Puthenparampil Varghese
Fifth son of P C Elias was born in 1945. He started schooling from Govt -Lower Primary School, Karikuzhy and later at T M T High School, Thalavady, upto SSLC. He completed his graduation in B.Sc. (Zoology) from St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry and post-graduation in M.Sc. (Zoology) from Govt. College, Kota, Rajasthan. After completing his education, he came to Mumbai in 1971 and together with his elder brother E P Abraham and couple of other partners founded a partnership engineering firm M/s Process Control Equipments (PCE) in 1972 named after his father P C Elias. His younger brother also joined the firm in 1976. After managing M/s Process Control Equipments for over two decades, he left this partnership and started a sole proprietorship engineering firm ‘Power-Tech’ manufacturing electrical control panels and equipment for various industries in construction, hospitality and heavy equipment. He is still actively engaged in the business with a manufacturing unit based in Dahisar, Mumbai.
He is married to Valsa Varghese, daughter of T G George and Saramma George, Thazhamonthundiyil Parolil House, Ayroor, Kerala. She is a Post Graduate in Economics (M.A. – Economics) and started her career as an Officer with Reserve Bank of India and worked in various capacities with RBI and NABARD until her retirement. They have a son and a daughter.
a) 1.1.1.2.5.5.1 Vinit Alex Varghese
Vinit completed his schooling from Bombay Scottish, Mumbai. He pursued his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Mumbai University and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Madurai Kamaraj University. He started his career as a Software Engineer in Syntel India Ltd., Mumbai and went on to take up assignments in USA and Canada in various capacities for a large Banking & Financial Services client. He has provided support in multiple roles from software development to project management, business architecture and engagement management. He is presently working as a Senior Consultant for Syntel Inc. based out of Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Vinit is married to Annie Alex Varghese, daughter of late Mrs. Gloren Cherian Varghese and Mr. Cherian Gee Varghese of Mylakalil family from Thiruvalla. Annie completed her B.Tech in Information Technology and M.B.A in Marketing & HR and is currently working for the University of Phoenix, USA as a Senior Systems Analyst. Both of them are now settled in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
They have a son, Vihaan 1.1.1.2.5.5.1.1
b) Anita Varghese completed her schooling at Bombay Scottish, Mumbai and her college education B.Com at H R College of Commerce, Churchgate, Mumbai. She did her post graduate diploma in Finance and Banking from the Institute of Finance, Banking and Insurance in Mumbai. She is working for J P Morgan, Bangalore. She is married to Thomas T Philips son of Thomas Philips, Chelikuzhymalayil, Kozhencherry. They are settled in Bangalore
1.1.1.2.5.6 : Elias Puthenparampil John (E.P. John / Mani )
E.P. John fondly known as “Mani” is the youngest son of Mariama Elias and P.C.Elias . He completed his schooling from TMT high school at Thalavady and went on to study at BAM College, Thuruthikad following which he completed his BA at the Marthoma College in Thiruvalla.
In 1976, he moved to Mumbai to join his brothers in the management of Process Control Equipments; after a number of years of this successful partnership he took over the operations of the company and has since been running a successful manufacturing unit as its proprietor. His work is carried out across a number of sites in India and involves multiple government contracts.
Aside from his entrepreneurial enterprises he is also actively involved in the Marthoma Church at Dadar and has carried out the role of Treasure for both the church and the Mumbai Diocese. He is also an executive committee member and a past Chairman of the Kerala Christian Council, Mumbai.
He is married to Annie John, who is the daughter of Thresseamma Joseph & P. A. Joseph, Pedikattukunnel, Thodupuzha. She completed her MA in Sociology with a specialization in industrial sociology and human resource.
They are settled in Mumbai and have three daughters.
a) Tina John is an architect married to Dr Amit Mathew, Kanichukattu, Tripunithara. They reside in London.
b) Tincy John is an MBA married to Finsen Varghese, Mulamkeezhil, Pathanmthitta. They have a daughter Rianne Varghese and reside in California.
c) Dr. Tania John is a dentist married to Capt. Mathew Thomas, Kottakatethu, Fort Cochin. They have a daughter, Emma Mathew. They are settled in Cochin.