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The first time I saw Danny was when I was barely 12 or 13 years old. Little did I Know that the Lord had a big plan. He was an over-enthusiastic Born Again Christian and always spoke about Rapture and the Second coming of our... moreAnnie Victor's Tribute -
The first time I saw Danny was when I was barely 12 or 13 years old. Little did I Know that the Lord had a big plan. He was an over-enthusiastic Born Again Christian and always spoke about Rapture and the Second coming of our Lord and that always brought me to my knees after he left. He came to our home for counseling and prayer as my mother would pray for him and teach him a lot about the ways of our Lord. He was always surprised to see my mom in a colored sari and never in white and white and was also impressed by my parent’s generosity. They always fed everyone who came home. He brought a lot of his friends for prayer, and never lost a soul. He understood the meaning of life that nothing matters more than being saved and living a God-fearing life. He always said, The Lord knows you by your name, nothing else matters.
We were married in 1993 on June 7th. The Lord told me when I went to enquire concerning my future just as soon as I finished my Bond of 2 years in CMC Vellore as a dietitian that he would bring me a husband and the boy himself will propose. It’s not so strange now… but I come from a religious orthodox home where such things were not possible. Parents decide everything with a lot of prayer and fasting. When I came home on a week’s leave mum told me that Danny had asked their permission to propose and I quickly dismissed it by just saying that he was too religious as he scared the guts out of me by constantly talking of rapture. But mum prayed quietly, she knew the Lord had a plan. Dad was not as eager as we were not Nadars, though he was extremely fond of him. But the time came when the 3 day fasting prayer ended and Danny was going to call to know my answer and my parents were waiting too. Exactly half an hour before his call the Lord started intervening as I was 100% determined not get married this soon. I heard the Lord say clearly this is the boy I have for you and you will marry him. I kept thinking of all the excuses I could muster including “he’s too religious” but the lord was persistent and waited for my answer. I took a minute to make a choice and gave in to his will. The minute I said in my heart, Yes, Lord, I’ll marry him, to my amazement the phone rang. I had totally surrendered to the Lord’s will. He first spoke to my Mum and then he proposed to me and everyone in my home was surprised I said yes. He took my father’s blessing too and told them to wait as he wanted to tell the news to his parents himself. He was in Noida at the time and came on a 10 day leave, brought mama and athai to see me and we got married in 7 days. It went with a whirlwind speed that as I walked out of the Church just after the ceremony I thought in my heart “O my God I’m married”. It was both an awesome and a frightful feeling at the same time. Our lives began that day on. He wanted our home to be a house of prayer and that was what it was for the next 27 years.
Though we were just the two of us; we were happy. Our nieces and nephews were an absolute delight to him. He made sure to talk to them about Jesus in every visit. In all our get-togethers his topic was always about the ways of the Lord. He was also extremely knowledgeable in the ways of the world too. He could mingle with the young and old alike. He was dearly loved by everyone, family and friends.
He searched for literature from personal experiences about heaven and truly enjoyed sharing it with everyone he met. He was always prepared for if the Lord came early we must leave or if he called us home early we must be ready to leave. That was his faith, we are sojourners in this earth and our home is heaven above.
Little did I realize that he would leave for home this soon? I always thought that I would go first. It happened so quickly where I had very little time to process. Safe in the arms of Jesus that’s what I heard the Lord say, 5 hours before he passed away, and I had totally surrendered to his will, once again not knowing how my life would be without him. I know in my heart that heaven is a beautiful place and we must all go to someday, and the pain and the void that I go through every day becomes bearable as the same Lord sustains me with his Grace and love and sees me through every day.
If I were to sum up the 27 years of our married life it was as beautiful as our marriage vows, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part. He also told me once, you are my best friend and we never had secrets from each other. Though sometimes the devil played havoc in our lives the Lord kept us bound with his cords of love. He never gave up on us and so we didn’t give up on each other.
He excelled at work. Made extremely good friends with some of whom I now have the opportunity to mingle with. They opened their hearts and spoke to him and he always encouraged them with a lot of love and affection to put their faith in God and trust in him that he will do for them only what is good and to never falter to do the right thing. Because of the grace of God on him at work they were there for me when I was going through such a difficult time last year. He loved them and prayed for them.
He prayed for all his family to be born again and be Holy Spirit baptized and used to say that he did not want to see anyone in hell. He loved Israel and America, and loved talking about it, sometimes to the point of getting on my nerves. He prayed for the peace of Israel every day. He loved good food and enjoyed everything I made and was my best encouragement and my worst critic. He was the darling of all his chithi’s. He was also his mother’s son. He loved his brothers Raj annan and Clement annan and his sister inlaws Lathaka and Sushi akka. He was a real comfort and joy to them. He loved Chittu, Joey and Deepika very much and always prayed for their salvation. He was very fond of Jenisha and prayed for her and always called Ando a blessing. He was quite a favorite among his cousins and their children. To my parents he was a son more than a son in law, to my sisters a brother, a brother to his co-brothers and loved them both very much, and loved Sam and Mona and for my nieces and nephews a mentor, and quite the favorite among my aunts and uncles too. He will be greatly missed and I pray that by the grace of God I will be able to carry on his legacy, his absolute love for the Lord. Thank you for all your support and prayers. God bless you all. less
After two sons my sister wished for a girl. After only a mild disappointment, she doted on him, calling him Kannamma.
He was always smiling and good natured and soon became everyone’s favourite. When we needed any... moreTribute to Danny
By Raji Chithi
After two sons my sister wished for a girl. After only a mild disappointment, she doted on him, calling him Kannamma.
He was always smiling and good natured and soon became everyone’s favourite. When we needed any help, he was there for us, without a frown or a grumble.
During his mother’s illness, he and Annie did their very best to keep her comfortable. They looked after her till the end with much love and care.
We can never think of him as a grown man. He will always be “Danny Boy” to us.
We dearly miss you Danny. less
My best memory of Danny was when I was a first year medical student. He wrote me a letter with a picture of a man with his hands raised to heaven standing on top of a grave. He wrote below this picture
‘Daniel is risen from... moreDr. Shalini's Message -
My best memory of Danny was when I was a first year medical student. He wrote me a letter with a picture of a man with his hands raised to heaven standing on top of a grave. He wrote below this picture
‘Daniel is risen from the grave. He is born again’
I miss my brother Daniel. I know he is celebrating with our Lord in heaven. He and I were just a year apart and growing up we spent many holidays at the Victors' place. He was his parents' favourite. Periamma used to lovingly call him Eriammaddu. To scold.
As teenagers he was the first in our family to become a born again believer. Filled with the Spirit. I miss your prophetic word Danny. I miss your undefeatable verve and enthusiasm for life. Till we meet again in kingdom come. Poyete va da. less
Danny was my nephew and godson. One great common thing between us was that both of us being foodies, knew the restaurants where you get good food! Chandra'ka brought Danny to our house in Vizag when he was about 10 years old and... moreRani Chithi's Message -
Danny was my nephew and godson. One great common thing between us was that both of us being foodies, knew the restaurants where you get good food! Chandra'ka brought Danny to our house in Vizag when he was about 10 years old and sick, for treatment. Rathnaraj got him admitted in the Naval hospital for observation.The next day when we went to visit him he was not in the hospital. We found him enjoying himself in the Defence theatre next door! When he saw us he excitedly shouted, "I had 4 eggs today". He used to tell later that he tasted sausages for the first time in our house! Danny being very friendly by nature, was friends with us, with our children and our grandchildren. He was very knowledgeable and talk on any subject interestingly.
Danny Annan was my dear older brother I did not have for me/us and a lot of times a father figure to our son Ivan.
He can never be replaced and will be in our hearts and thoughts forever. We miss him a lot.
Prabhu & Abi.
Danny Peripa was a jovial, kind hearted and caring person who would go out of his way to help people.
He would talk about Christ and share his word to friends, colleagues and family members at every opportunity he got.
He had an eccentric taste in food... moreDanny Peripa was a jovial, kind hearted and caring person who would go out of his way to help people.
He would talk about Christ and share his word to friends, colleagues and family members at every opportunity he got.
He had an eccentric taste in food and would talk to me a lot about his fascination and interest of world war movies, global politics, sports from yesteryears and mainly the rapture from the bible, which kind of rubbed off on me to take an interest and research on them for which I am really glad.
We had a lot of fun and I really enjoyed his company and the time we spent together.
Some of my favourite memories with him were the Christmas lunches, the board games we use to always play after that every year and the trip to Goa few years back.
I wish we had more time to do all the plans which he had wanted and spend more time together. But nevertheless, I am sure he is in a much better place, in heaven, with it turning out to be far greater than what he had ever imagined it could be. less
Danny Chithappa was the kind of uncle every child should have. I remember him fawning over me when I’d come to visit for summer holidays, Annie Chithi’s fried chicken, riding on the back of his scooter holding onto him. Every time Chithappa visited,... moreDanny Chithappa was the kind of uncle every child should have. I remember him fawning over me when I’d come to visit for summer holidays, Annie Chithi’s fried chicken, riding on the back of his scooter holding onto him. Every time Chithappa visited, it was like Christmas came early with all the movies he’d bring for me to watch. I remember looking into his face and seeing my Dad, different but still with that same sense of comfort and reassurance. It feels like I’ve lost one of those pillars I thought was unbreakable. The world is a smaller place without you, Danny Chithappa, and I miss you. less
I would visit Danny Chithappa and Annie Chithi every year in the summer and I was always so happy to be there. Chithappa was full of energy and positivity all the time!
I very vividly remember tightly holding onto his hand at the beach, watching him... moreI would visit Danny Chithappa and Annie Chithi every year in the summer and I was always so happy to be there. Chithappa was full of energy and positivity all the time!
I very vividly remember tightly holding onto his hand at the beach, watching him doze off during every movie we watched, our shared love for Annie Chithi's caramel custard, going for walks with Milo and so much more.
Chithappa always had a way of making me feel happy and loved. His enthusiasm and energy for life was so infectious.
I really wish he was still with us. I miss him. less
Danny Chittappa is my mom’s cousin. He was a very nice and loving Chittappa . He always kept in touch with me and would wish me on my birthdays and wedding anniversaries. He always blessed us with wonderful promise verses from the Bible. He also used... moreDanny Chittappa is my mom’s cousin. He was a very nice and loving Chittappa . He always kept in touch with me and would wish me on my birthdays and wedding anniversaries. He always blessed us with wonderful promise verses from the Bible. He also used to share powerful testimonies and messages which would encourage and strengthen my faith. He always pointed me to Jesus and His kingdom. His demise was really shocking. I will surely miss him but I know he is in a better place, safe in the arms of Jesus. Loving Niece, Tina less
Danny chithappa was more like a big brother to me growing up. I can still remember him calling me bumblimas. He was such a fun loving and vivacious character and was a wonderful spark of brightness throughout my life.
He used to always talk about coming... moreDanny chithappa was more like a big brother to me growing up. I can still remember him calling me bumblimas. He was such a fun loving and vivacious character and was a wonderful spark of brightness throughout my life.
He used to always talk about coming to Australia and I am sad that we couldn't make it happen. He used to always enjoy seeing our family outings and getaways through pictures and videos and loved Jenisha lots too. I miss him loads but thank God for the privilege of knowing such a special person. less
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