His Life
A life remembered with gratitude
Mr. T.A. Pathrose was a respected educator and a devoted family man, whose life
touched generations through his work, his relationships and his service. He retired
from Mar Athanasius Engineering College, Kothamangalam, where he served in the
Mechanical Engineering department.
Retirement did not end his teaching. He continued to share his experience and
knowledge through service at Sree Narayana Gurukulam Engineering College,
Kadayiruppu, and at Holy Kings Engineering College, Pampakuda — giving to students
long after he might have rested.
His family humbly requests your prayers and presence as they gather to remember
his life and offer their final respects.
Faith & Witness
A man of God
Those who knew him remember his faith first. He was, in the words of one friend,
a champion of faith and a warrior who led many to Christ — a principled man who
stood unshaken amidst opposition and the pressures of tradition.
Whether at his workplace, among his students, with young people or with the elderly,
he valued every opportunity to share Christ with those around him. For him the Gospel
was never merely a message for a particular time or place; it was an integral part
of his life.
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Co-Founder of the Church at Pothanicad
He was part of the team at the church in Mathirappally — alongside Dr. K. Joy David, Dr. Eapen and M. G. Varghese — who set out to follow Christ according to the word of Scripture. In 1991 he and his fellow workers founded the church at Pothanicad.
Founded 1991
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Headmaster, St George Sunday School, Ayamkara
Honoured in recognition of five years of meritorious service as Headmaster of St George Sunday School, Ayamkara.
1972 – 1976
Biography
His life, in brief
T.A. Pathrose was born on 23 November 1934 as the second of the five children of Tholanikunnel Eshaya and Cherchi. His wife was the late Sarakkutty, of the Murikkal family at Kuruppampady. He leaves three children, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He worked principally at Mar Athanasius Engineering College, Kothamangalam. After retiring from there he served also at Sree Narayana Gurukulam Engineering College, Kadayiruppu, and at Holy Kings Engineering College, Pampakuda. Even in retirement he led an energetic life.
He was zealous in spiritual work, including St. Paul’s Mission and the Sunday School. After his experience of being born again he gave himself more fully to the work of the Gospel. Through his personal life of faith, through evangelistic work and through service, he influenced many. He stood firmly in the early ministries of the local churches at Kothamangalam and Pothanicad.
Through the ailments of old age he made no complaint. In the early hours of 16 August 2026 that blessed life was completed here, and he journeyed into the presence of God for which he had hoped.
He took care to keep warm bonds of love with his family, his relatives, his friends and the people of the church. Though this parting grieves all who loved him, there is no doubt that the noble example of love, diligence and compassion he showed through his life will go on shaping generations. Thank you.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” — 2 Timothy 4:7–8
