James Varghese's Obituary
Mr. James "Chackochy" Varghese Chalackal, born on December 18, 1929, in Nedumkunnam, Kerala, India, to the late Aleykutty Varghese and the late Pothen Varghese, passed away at age 88 on February 23, 2018, in Palm Coast, Florida.
James attended N.S.S. High School in Karukachal, Kerala and received his Bachelor's Degree from St. Joseph’s College, Trichy, India. James came to America in 1970 to pursue higher education. James attended Villanova and Widener for graduate school. He was a Research Chemist in the Leather Tanning industry until retiring in 1996.
James was married for 59 years to Teresakutty James. He is survived by his sons, George C. James and Mathew C. James; daughters-in-law, E. Biji M. James and Tracy James, brother, Joy Varghese; sisters, Cicily George and Mary Joseph; and grandchildren, Andrew M. James, Amanda James, and Michael James. He had a passion for tennis, watching sports, and entertaining family and friends.
Donations in James' name to Stepping Stone School are welcome and appreciated. The school was started by his sister, Cicily George. In lieu of flowers, please make checks out to the Stepping Stone School, a school which helps educate children with serious mental and physical challenges in India. The donation can be sent c/o Reena Francis * 5499 Medinah Drive, Newburg, IN 47630.
A funeral mass, presided by Fr. Sebastian K. George, will be held on Wednesday, March 7 at 10:30am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 4600 Belle Terre Pkwy, Palm Coast, Florida, 32164. Friends and family members are invited to gather and reminisce starting at 9:30am.
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