Antony (Anthonichan) Elengical was born on August 1, 1951 in Kothamangalam, Kerala, India. He was the eight child of Lucy (née Paul) and Elengical Varkey Kuriype. He studied at St. George’s High School Kothamangalam and Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam.
Antonichan married his beloved wife, Aleyamma (Grace) Kumpuckal on April 29, 1979 in Pala, Kerala. Shortly afterwards, he immigrated to Chicago, Illinois. He worked for the City of Chicago for over 20 years and retired in 2016. He was an active member of St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Parish in Chicago.
In 1982, Antonichan and Gracey welcomed their son Agith, and in 1983, their daughter Anita. They welcomed their son-in-law, Bret, to the family in 2012 and their daughter-in-law, Preeti, in 2014. Antonichan and Gracey were devoted grandparents to 6 grandchildren: Divya, Jacob, Maya, Elijah, Nina, and Theodore.
Antonichan was a beloved family man who was loved by his children and grandchildren, as well as by the large, extended Elengical and Kumpuckal families. He passed away on August 16, 2022. He is greatly mourned by his adoring family members and his community. He is remembered for his loving, jovial nature, and for his willingness to help his family and community.
Antonychan is survived by his wife, Aleyamma (Grace), son, Agith, daughter, Anita, children-in-law, Preeti and Bret, and grandchildren, Divya, Jacob, Maya, Elijah, Nina, and Theodore, as well as by his siblings Litty, Joy, Annie, Paul, Mercy, Kochuthresia, Thomas, Xavier, Maria, and Johnny.
There will be a visitation in church on Saturday August 20th from 10:30AM~11:30AM at St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Church; 5000 St. Charles Rd. Bellwood, IL. Mass 12:15PM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
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