Jacob V. Chacko

Dad was born on July 16, 1936, to K. C. & Mariamma Chacko, in
Chengannur, Kerala. He was the fifth of twelve children.
He finished his Diploma in Civil Engineering and worked as a Tracer for
10 years at the Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
Dad & Mom were married on January 9, 1964.
In January 1969, Dad, along with Mom came to the US through the
sponsorship of his close childhood friend, Dr. P. G. John. They arrived
In Chicago, Illinois and were employed by Mercy Hospital.
As they grew their career and family, they extended their blessings to
many others by not only sponsoring more than 50 families but helping
them settle and succeed in the US. Mom always said Dad was the catalyst
in sponsoring them to the US so each of them could accomplish
their dreams!
Dad moved to Texas in 1984 and became a member of the Trinity Mar
Thoma Church. Due to the growth of the TMTC membership, he, along
with Rev. Eapen Cherian and a group of families spear-headed the formation
of a new church which is now known as the Immanuel Mar Thoma
Church of Houston established in 1994.
Even though he enjoyed playing many sports, he loved playing chess
and the card game 28, but his passion was watching tennis. The only
time he ever missed church was the day of the Wimbledon Finals.
Dad was the pillar of strength of the whole family. There is so much to
share about his life but his core being was his incomparable love and
dedication to Mummy, his children, grandchildren, his and Mummy's
siblings and their families.
He is survived by:
His children – Jackson, Wilson, Thompson, and Mary
His daughters-in-law – Ann, Ashwini, and Reena
His son-in-law – Chris
His grandchildren – Marian, Shane, Ashley, Maya, and Sabrina
Of his siblings, his sister Mariamma Isaac, brother John V. Chacko,
along with his sisters-in-law Susamma Thomas, Gracy Mathew, and
Molly Chacko are the last surviving of that generation, along with all
their children, and grandchildren.