K.T.Zachariah (Kariachen, 7)

Zachariah, who was the second son of Varghese Thomas was born on the 10^thOctober 1908. Zachariah who passed B.A. & L.T. gradation, served as a Teacher in Puthuppally high school for a long time. He was one of the founders of Adhyapaka Urban Co-operative bank and was its president. An exemplary teacher and a good orator, he was godly also. He gave special encouragement and assistance to provide education to his brothers. Kaipattoor Valiyaveettil George’s daughter Thankamma, was his wife. Thankamma passed away on 9^th July 1941. Later, he re-married Thiruvalla Mepral Poothiyottu Abraham Kathanar’s daughter Dr. Annamma. They built a house at Karuthinickal and stayed there. They had a son named Randy and daughters, Mareena and Elizabeth (Evelyn). Zachariah died on 22^nd August 1992 at the age of 84. Dr. Annamma passed away on 4^th April 2002. Both were cremated at Ericadu St. Mary’s Jacobite church.