Annamma Joseph (Annamma Teacher) 77yrs, formerly of Kottayam, Kerala, India,  passed away on Saturday, November 15 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NewYork. She was an acclaimed elementary school teacher in Kerala who was loved by generations of students. She enjoyed being with her students and was a third grade teacher for about 35 years.

Annamma Teacher's talents were many: she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, community volunteer and a friend who loved to entertain. She enjoyed travelling with her family throughout the world. Anna wrote journals about her travels that were read by her students and friends all over. She enjoyed music and was a choir member of her parish.

Preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Aley and four sisters, and brother. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Mr. V.V. Joseph Velasserry ; daughters- Leena Alapatt & husband Benny Alapatt;  Leyoni Joshi and husband Joshi John Chavelil ; and late Ms. Litty Mereena; son- George Velaserry, and wife Preetha velasserry; 4 grandsons,  4 granddaughters and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 9:00 PM Monday, November 17th at the Flynn Funeral Home, 1652 Central Park Ave, Yonkers.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Church, Bronx NY, at 810 East 221st St., with Rev. Fr. Royson Menonickal and Fr. Roy Chettani officiating. Burial is at Mount Calvary Cemetry, White Plains, NY. The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Burke Rehab, Mamaroneck and Calvary Hospital, Bronx.

Condolences may be sent to the family at gogyjoseph@gmail.com.