Rev. Fr. Koshy P. John

1939 - 2018

Rev. Fr.  Koshy P. John obituary, 1939-2018, New Orleans, LA

Rev. Fr. Koshy P. John

1939 - 2018

BORN

1939

DIED

2018

Koshy John Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 12 to Nov. 16, 2018.
Rev. Fr. Koshy P. John of Palamoottil House, Thonackad, Kerala, India, was born on September 1, 1939 to P.G. John and Pennamma John. Fr. John studied at the seminary in Kottayam, Kerala and the Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans. He was ordained into the priesthood of the Malankara Orthodox Church in 1973. He died peacefully at his home in New Orleans surrounded by family on Sunday, November 11, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lilly, and daughters, Anjana and Anita (husband: Nimesh). Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 4:30PM until 8:00PM. Visitation will continue on Saturday, November 17 at St. George Episcopal Church, 4600 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans, at 9:00AM. A funeral service will follow at 10:00AM. Interment will take place at a later date in Kerala, India. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Fr. John's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com

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November 15, 2018

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November 14, 2018

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November 14, 2018

May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.

EH

November 14, 2018

Rely on "the God of all comfort" at this very difficult time for your family and know that God will sustain each of you. May you be comforted by the knowledge that "God is near to all those calling on him," and that "he hears their cry for help."-Psalm 145:18,19

November 12, 2018

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)

Diana Kennen

November 12, 2018

Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Rev. John was a great father and family man. He will be dearly missed.

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