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This memorial website was created by rajkumar Thangiah in loving memory of Alfred Thangiah.

Alfred was born on 05.06.1916 and sadly passed away on 08.06.2008 at the age of 92.

Alfred is missed greatly by family and friends and will be remembered forever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My Perriappa - Alfred Thangiah was my Perriappa....most dear & beloved....Elder to my dad Edward, I have fond memories of the two great brothers who shared a very special bond.. As a little girl, I recall visiting Madras & the delicious food prepared by Stella aunty...Mandavalli always wore a festive look with never ending stream of visitors & friends... Stella aunty was always there for the large Thangiah battalion... Ranjan uncle as we fondly called him had a terrific sense of humour.The brothers always had a story to share much to the delight of everone... I remember his visits to Bangalore with Ramani when my dad was sick... Though Rajan uncle was elder, he used to spend time pressing his brother Papini's legs the whole night...We were worried that uncle should not fall ill but he used to shoo us away & wanted to spend as much time as possible............My dad used to look at him with so much of solace & confidence that only hia presense mattered. Uncles love for chocolates & sweets will always be remembered by Sanjana & Sudarshan..........By the time we reached his home we used to dart to the fridge!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We in the Thangiah family now know from where we inherited the love for sweets...... The strong Christian values taught by these great brothers to us their offsprings is what that is holding us together...WHAT GREAT PERSONALITIES.......I MISS MY DAD ALOT & now my Perriappa who was so much like him.... Miss you uncle but I know that you all are rejoicing in His kingdom. - from Rani Sudarshan

My beloved uncle - My beloved uncle, Though the time we shared together was short they sure were precious and I loved every minute of it. Whether it was reading the Tamil daily’s, discussing politics, or watching MGR movies. I loved your sense of humor; the “wink” & the subsequent “hearty” laugh. Always taking caring of me with a coffee or a cool drink, catering my favorite dishes and sharing “vethali/pakku” after lunch/dinner. Memories embedded in my heart for ever. Mala and I have fond memories of your trips to U.S. the time we got you an “ornamental” pavakai and you almost lost your tooth!... Kathy “beating” you to the Lazy boy chair….teaching her to “speak” …the trips to Atlantic City…. “rolling” you over in the beach sand…the “mini” hamburger to curb you appetite! We sure did have a nice time…only wish your trips could have been longer and more frequent. Though I did not convey in so many words, you know that I was always thankful for your (and aunty’s) trust in me when I wished to marry your “baby girl”, for the confidence you had in me during those ensuing difficult days, and for the compassion you rendered during my dad’s illness. I know you loved me as much I loved you. Years may come and go but your memory will never be erased. Though I am thankful to God, for granting you the length of time that Most do not get, I have two regrets….wish you could have seen Amisha… I can just picture you asking “yar intha vellai papa”. And, wish I could have been there to kiss you goodbye…one last time….but….. As I write this, I thought of what Shakespeare said in Romeo and Juliet (3.2) [...] and when [he] shall die Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night And pay no worship to the garish sun. As you watch us from heaven, you know that there are 62 stars (and counting!!) that are shining bright and each one, no doubt, will make you proud. Love you & miss you…. Chandran - from Chandran

My upright Thatha - My Thatha was one of the most upright men I have ever come across in my life.There are very few who would come close in comparison.He taught me to have a keen observation about things around me,to have an eye and ear for detail.He taught me to respect time - if I cannot be on time,do not let it spoil the party for others.He was very proud of his belief in God,certainly not afraid to speak about it,at the same time he did not force his religious beliefs on others.This was another thing I learnt from him.Even though he worked in a field where one would rub shoulders with celebrities on a daily basis he was never in awe of them.When I used to go walking with him to the beach,he would introduce me to a whole lot of famous people and all of them used to talk to him on an equal footing.He had the ability to make everyone feel special.If he had written a book on Management,it would be a bestseller.I loved my Thatha and I think he was a great man. - from Sharmila Nambiar

Thank you,Appa - My Appa,taught me many things.One of the most important lesson was to be interested in current affairs.It was because of him that I used to read the newspapers daily and update myself on the goings on in the world and I also used to answer well when the school inspector came to examine us in St.Anthony's.He taught us hymns and how to pray (we used to giggle at that time).I know he had a special love for me and used call me the quietest one.He came to Munger to spend one month with us and enjoyed the beautiful campus and the natural surroundings of Bihar.He sacrificed a lot for us without cringing so that we could have the best in life.One of my first cotton sarees was bought from Bombay and it was my absolute favourite.Every September was spent in Bangalore in our house in Bangalore and we used to spend all our summers in Madras.You did a lot for me.Thank you and I love you. - from Pramilla Swamidass

Remembering Thatha - When I think back and try to remember thatha, my earliest memories of thatha is the image of him sitting in the veranda on the cane chair, well groomed and neatly dressed in white, reading the Bible or newspaper or watching all of us play with his occasional “be careful while you play”. Of all the summers and Christmas holidays I spent at “thatha’s place” that’s the first image that pops up in my mind. I have a more vivid memory of him during my high school and college days. I remember many occasions when I would sit with thatha in the evenings for a while. We would discuss everything from my day at college to politics or weather and traffic. Some days he would tell me about his childhood or his days in Bangalore, or sometimes about what my mom and the others did as kids. I will always cherish all those stories and am glad I will be able to pass on those narrations to my kids too. Listening to his recollections of his younger days I realized how much he had achieved with the limited resources he had back then 50-60 years ago. One thing I learned from him is his discipline and punctuality, a lot of which my mom too passed on to me, and it is helping me a lot now. And most of all, the importance that he gave God and Church in his life. I am so glad I got to know Thatha well in my growing years and I had a “thatha’s place” to go to, though the next time I visit there you wont be there Thatha. But I have the consolation that you lived a good life and now are Christ, having left us a good example of a way of life that we could follow. - from Minnie

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Rajkumar - As a father has compassion on his children,so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. Psalm 103 :13 Prayer : Thank you ,God for your love that watches over us and lets us grow.Amen Our dear Appa was compassionate towards all the eight of the children and did not want us to be sad and worried under any circumstance.I vividly remember how he kept to himself the horrible truth of our dear mother suffering from cancer.When he asked me to buy an imported medicine from a particular Pharma before her surgery,I told him it may not be cancer.He asked me “ Why do you say that?”I told him our dear mother never had any pain or symptoms.He just gave me a look with compassion and said it was required as a preventive measure since, if necessary it has to be sprayed at the time of surgery.,but did not disclose even then that it was already diagnosed.He did this mainly to keep us all free from worrying about mother’s ailment.At the same time he silently endured and kept every thing close to his chest..It is 20 days since you left us Appa.We all miss you very much. Your ever loving son Rajkumar