Jacob Abraham (Kunjappan, 7)

Varghese Jacob’s eldest son, Jacob Abraham completed high school education and accountancy. He then worked as the manager of the Kottayam and Erattupetta branches of Alliance bank. After resigning from the bank due to personal reasons, he started his own private bank and jewellery. These institutions, which were doing very well had to be shut down when the government introduced new financial laws. He was very interested in music. Abraham, who diligently participated in church activities was a good gospel preacher. He actively involved in the activities of abstinence movement. He also served as the trustee of Ericadu St. Mary’s Jacobite church. Abraham, who had conversational ingenuity was a perfect family man. He married Kottayam Varikkattu Chakkalaparambil Abraham’s daughter, Sosamma (Pennamma). They had sons Jacob, Abraham, Varghese & daughters Akkamma (Thankamma) and Susan (Molly). Abraham passed away on 9^th May 1970 at the age of 66 and Sosamma passed away on 11^th April 1985 at the age of 81. Both were cremated at St.Mary’s Jacobite church, Ericadu.