Abraham Kunchandy

Abraham Kunchandy (83) was born on August 27, 1936 at Ayroor House in Kottarakara, Kerala, India. He was lovingly known by friends and family as “Baby” or “Babychayan”. Babychayan was one of nine children born to the late Koshy & Mariamma Kunchandy. He was sixth in a line of four brothers and four sisters.

After completing his education in India, he assisted his father with the family banking business. Thereafter, he obtained a job in Pune working as a purchasing manager for the Koyna Dam Construction Project. After working there for several years, he started his own business working as a contractor for the Kerala Public Works Department. Around this time, he married his beloved, Deenamma (“Susamma”), Eralil House, Kayamkulam and eventually had their loving son, Jubi.

In 1980 they migrated together to the United States and settled in Philadelphia, PA. He spent most of his career working at Penn Reels Manufacturing Company. After his retirement, he enjoyed going on walks, attending church and spending time with his family.

Babychayan was always very caring and personable. He had a signature smile and enjoyed making people laugh with his delightful sense of humor. Although the last few years of his life were challenged by health issues, he persevered with the strength and love of his family members.

Babychayan was called to his heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. He is survived by Susamma (wife), Jubi (son), Reji (daughter-in-law), Janessa and Alyssa (grandchildren), as well as John Kunchandy (brother), Aleyamma "Ammini" Philip (sister), Philip Kunchandy (brother), and Kuryan Kunchandy (brother).