Thomas K. Philip Chirayil passes away in Dallas, Texas

Thomas K. Philip Chirayil, 68, passed away in Dallas, Texas
He was an early immigrant who came to the US in 1970. He was a noted community activist, who actively worked to start several organizations. An avid volleyball player, he was instrumental in starting the annual Jimmy George Volleyball Tournament a quarter of a century ago, which has grown as a major event in the community. He was also a founding member of the Kerala Volleyball League of North America.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Elsy Philip.
Children: Rino and wife, Swapna (Karimkuttiyil); and children, Toral, Nadia, and Reeyan; Rijo and fiancée, Megan McCleneghen; Lisa and husband, Alex Mathew (Angailthazha); and daughter, Isabella.

Siblings: Joseph (Baby) Philip (Dallas); Lissamma John (Akkathara, Piravom); Betty Kuruvilla (Nalloor, San Jose); Santy Kurian (Pullimoottil, Chicago); Jacob (Sabu) Philip (Houston); Xavier (Savy) Philip (Dallas); and Philmon Philip (Dallas).
Siblings of Elsy Philip (Mallappallil): Benjamin Thomas (Chicago); Mercy Thomas (Kochuthundiyil, Dallas); Suseela John (Kulangara, Dallas); Anny John (Manjalloor, Dallas); Sabu Thomas (Chicago).

Wake Service: Friday, November 3, 2017; 4:00-9:00 pm, Holy Qurbana at 7:00 pm.
Place of Wake: St. Thomas the Apostle Syro-Malabar Catholic Church; 4922 Rosehill Rd., Garland, TX 75043; 972-303-7063.

Funeral Service: Saturday, November 4, 2017; 10:30 am, same location as Wake.
Cemetery: Sacred Heart Cemetery; 3900 Rowlett Rd., Rowlett, TX 75088.

Contact: Rijo Philip – 214-418-3436, Philmon Philip – 214-529-1508.