John Thekkattil Ninan

was born on April 2, 1935, in

Kallissery, Kerala, India, to

Rev. T.N. John and Kunjamma

John of the Thekkattil Family

He was the eldest of nine

children and from a very young

age grew up with a love for

family and reverence to God. After graduating in Economics

from Marthoma College, Kerala University in 1961, he embarked

on his professional journey to Salem. During these early days,

he met and married the love of his life, Aleyamma, daughter of

Mathai Philip from the picturesque hills of Mukkoottuthara-Erumely. Together

they set out to Bombay, where he started his professional career

with Raymonds-JK groups. His strong work ethics and dedication

enabled him to quickly climb the ladder and take on an executive

position. He was a member of the Mar Thoma Syrian church of

Kalyan, where he served as secretary and Vice President during

various times.

In their 49 years of married life, Ninan and Aleyamma

were blessed with four children and ten grandchildren. Although

he had an opportunity to advance his career in Bombay by

spearheading a hospital project, he sacrificed his dream job for

the better future of his family and emigrated to United States

in 1988.

Ninan was an active member of Victory Assembly of God

church in Dallas, Texas. He sought to instill the love of God in

his children and grandchildren. Being the family patriarch, he

took great joy in spending time with his family and was known

to love family celebrations. He enjoyed the great outdoors and

traveled to many places including the Holy Land. He was a

man who loved life and took special pride in his grandchildren.

Ninan John is survived by his spouse, Aleyamma; sons,

John (Santosh), Mathew (Satish), and Abraham (Sanju);

daughter Sini, daughters- in-law, Maria(Meahal), Shinu and Elizabeth(Suni);

son-in-law, Shibu; and ten grandchildren. He is also survived

by brothers, John Abraham, John Varghese, Mathew John;

and sisters, Laly Joseph, Lissy Thomas, Daisy Mathew, Rose

George; many nieces and nephews.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race,

I have kept the faith...2 Timothy 4:7