Fr. Raju Mathew Panackal — 26 June 2026

I know Mr. Mathew Mathai (affectionately called as Joy) and his entire family for about 35 years. Although we lived in different continents, I had contact with him until recently . Most of his family members have been our guests during my days in Rome and in India and I have been their guests many times in KL Malaysia and in Melbourne Australia. Indeed, after a gap of around 9 years I was blessed to visit with them traveling all the way from the US in last November to Melbourn. Mr. Mathew was an outstanding gentleman, strong in his faith, exemplary in his humility, kind and affectionate in his care for the family and friends. He was a great husband, an exemplary father, and an excellent believer. We all miss him although its a reality of life. May his soul rest in peace. Fr. Raju M. Panackal