John Thopil Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 18, 2025, at the age of 91, John Thopil of Herndon, Virginia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though John may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He is survived by: his children, John J. Thatamanil (Katherine Newman) and Rachel Cherian (Dennis Cherian); his granddaughter Kate Leela Fulton-John; his stepson Moses Dryden; and his grandchild Priya Lilly Cherian.