K.M. Chacko and Achamma raised their ten children in the ancestral home that he built in Vallomkollam. K. C. Thomas was the youngest.

K. M. Chacko/Father

Achamma/Mother


1945 Leaving for America                1948 Paris visit

In Pittsburg, and receiving an award from Pres. V. V. Giri

Dapper young Thomas meets pretty Susy

Wedding Day December 5th 1949

Extended family gathered for their wedding

Enjoying life with friends

With the Babintons


With Jacob, Susan, Minnie and Tom

With Her Royal Highness at Chukha Project in Bhutan



With his brothers in January 1979

Family photo Simla 1972

Jacob, Susan, Minnie and Tom December 1999

With Jacob, Happy, Vikram and Sonya

With Susan, Vinu, Jason and Aaron

With Minnie, Rajan, Lisa and Natasha

With Tom, Sunita and Johan

With his brothers, Kunjukutty and Eapachen Jan 2006


Gathering of family and friends at his 90th Birthday celebration

A quiet thoughtful moment