T. X. KURIAKOSE

1932 - 2021

KURIAKOSE, T. X. Of Jamaica Plain, on March 16, 2021, peacefully at home. Beloved husband of 50 years of Susan (Johnston) Kuriakose. Devoted father of Anne, Maggie, and Jason (Minaz). Adored grandfather of Simone and Jordan. A tireless and skilled surgeon, person of character, and faith-filled Catholic, he provided devoted care and guidance to his family, patients, students, and friends. Born in Kerala, India in 1932, T.X. (Jose) graduated in 1962 from Bangalore Medical College and moved to Canada to undertake a surgical residency at McGill University, followed by a cardiovascular fellowship. In 1971, he joined Tufts Medical School in Boston as a faculty appointment, working as a vascular and general surgeon at the Shattuck and New England Baptist Hospitals. In 1985, he joined the medical staff of Somerville Hospital, where he was later appointed Chief of Surgery, until retirement in 2008. Dr. Kuriakose treasured time with his family, especially at their summer home on Buzzards Bay, where he enjoyed home renovations and gardening. Family trips back to India were cherished. His family is grateful and appreciative to his many friends, relatives, colleagues, and neighbors for love and support over the years, and especially thankful to devoted caregivers in Boston during his periods of illness. Visiting Hours at the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held the following morning at 10 AM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Jamaica Plain. His interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in West Roxbury. For full notice, please visit lawlerfuneralhome.com Gifts in his memory can be sent to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 97 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 or Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home

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