Beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, Mr. Joseph Kurian Kallelimannil was born on May 18, 1937 to Mariamma and Kurian Kallelimannil in Ranny, Kerala. As the fourth brother in a family of seven sons and two daughters, he grew up in a large, joyous and loving home. A very simple and humble man, he was always smiling and bringing happiness to others. Mr. Kurian was a hard-working provider for his wife and two daughters, and lead a long and faithful life, devoted to the Lord. A man of deep faith and prayer, he lived an exemplary life. His kind and gentle soul was a light to others, inspiring and touching the hearts of all who met him.