V. C. Mathen (Achenkunju)

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day.” — 2 Timothy 4:7–8

V.C. Mathen (Achenkunju), 84, entered into heavenly abode on December 15, 2017. He was born on October 5, 1933, to the late Mr. V. P. Chacko and Mrs. Sosamma Chacko of the Vadakenadayil family, Manganam, Kottayam, and grew up with four siblings.

He received his college education from CMS College, Kerala, and began his career in accounting at the age of 22 at Harrison Malayalam Plantation, going on to serve as Superintendent in various tea estates across Kerala. He moved to the United States in 1988 and worked as an Accountant at New Community Corporation in Newark, NJ, for 14 years.

V.C. Mathen was an active member of The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey from the time he arrived in the US. His sense of humor and smiling face enriched the lives of all who came in contact with him. He is survived by Mrs. Grace Mathen, his wife of 56 years, their three children, six grandchildren, and a sister.