K.V.Iype (Kunjappy, 7)

Iype Varghese’s eldest son, Iype was born in 1904. He was a perfect Gandhian and a patriot from his childhood. He only wore Khader clothes. He participated in the freedom struggle, both secretly and openly. It was in recognition of this that five acres of land was given to him in the high range as a gift, when Pattom Thanu Pillai was the Chief Minister. It was difficult to go and cultivate at this place as it was in the dense forest. So it was occupied by others. Iype was present in the law violation meeting which resulted in the Puthuppally shooting. In recognition of all these, he received a letter of appreciation from the Indian National Congress in 1985. He also rendered commendable service in the field of co-operation. He was a long time member in the Board of Directors of Puthuppally Village Service Co-operative bank and also served as the Vice President of the bank. He also showed keen interest in church matters. He married Vakathanam Pathiyapallil Kuriachen’s daughter Aleyamma. They lived in the Kallarackal family house. They had sons Varghese, Kurian, John, Jacob, Philipose, Isan & a daughter Kunjumol. Iype passed away on 16^th December 2003 at the age of 99 and Aleyamma passed away on 16^th April 2006. Both were buried at St. Mary’s Jacobite church, Ericadu.