M.M.Mathai (Koch, 8)

Mathai, the fifth son of Iype Mathai, was born on the 24^th October 1919. He earned a B.A. degree. He was Assistant Director in the Central Government Cotton Development at Mumbai. After his retirement, he settled in Mumbai. He rendered commendable service as the member of the Board of Directors of the Andheri Y.M.C.A., Chairman of the Boys’ home and Managing Committee member of Malat St. Thomas Orthodox church. He actively participated in various social and cultural activities in Mumbai. He also served as managing committee member of the Malankara Orthodox church. Mathai was a handsome man with many talents. He married Lucy, daughter of Thiruvananthapuram Kallath Thomas Paul. They had a son named Dileep and daughters, Rebecca (Madhu) and Sudha. Mathai died on 27^th September 2001 at the age of 82. He was cremated at St. Thomas Orthodox church, Mumbai.