Mathew C. Mathai

Mathai, Mathew C. of Mesquite. Our Papa was born on May 31, 1930 in Neendoor, India. He was the fifth of eight born to Mathai and Mariamma Chemmacheril.He completed his high school education in St. Ephraim's High School,Mannanam and continued his college education at St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai in Tamil Nadu, where he obtain B.A. in English Literature.At the age of 23 Papa joined St. George's High School, Kaipuzha as a high school teacher.He was devoted teacher loved by all his students. While at St. George's high school, he completed the National Cadet Corps Training and served as the School NCC officer throughout his tenure at the school.At the age of 26 he married his sweetheart, Baby, daughter of Maliakel Mathachan and Achukutty.In 1966 at the age of 36 he secured a teaching job in Ethiopia.He continued to serve as a secondary school teacher in India and Nigeria until his retirement in 1985....He was very active member of the community and served as a "Kaikkaran" at St. Michael's Church in Neendoor.He moved to the United States in 1992.He lived a full life as a devoted son, caring brother, loving husband, dedicated father and an adoring Appacha....We love you!