Daniel Rahul Mathew

Daniel was born on October 1st, 2000 in Ogdensburg, New York. He spent his early childhood years in New York and moved with his family to Raleigh, North Carolina in 2004.

He attended Franklin Academy and later transferred to Wakefield High School. He attended North Carolina State University and graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business.

Daniel enjoyed outdoor activities. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 500 from 2012 to 2018 and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He loved hiking, camping, swimming and canoeing. He enjoyed sports, working out at the gym and cooking. He was on the wrestling team in High School and did Brazilian Jiu-jitsu during his college years. He prioritized fitness and healthy eating habits and was very consistent and disciplined in his workout routines. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was known for his sense of humor. Daniel was a kind and loving person, always willing to help others.

During his last two years as he battled health problems he demonstrated amazing strength, courage and resilience. His ability to find joy and try new experiences in the face of daunting obstacles was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was a member of the Marthoma Church of North Carolina.

He is survived by his parents Anil and Annie and his older brother Andrew. He leaves behind cousins Ashley, Michael, Hannah and Johan and his aunts and uncles, Vinod, Viji, Mary and Thomas.

A wake and funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 8 am to 11:30 am at the North Carolina Marthoma Church, 2773 Milburnie Rd, Ralegh, followed by burial at Raleigh Memorial Garden and a reception at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh.

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