Reiji, the only son of Iype Mathai was born on the 25th May 1972. After completing his pre-degree, he was doing vehicle business and had his own autorickshaws. Now he runs his own auto-rickshaw workshop. His wife is Nedumkkunnam Chuzhaniyil Sasi’s daughter Rajani. They live in Karukachal. They have three daughters, Dona, Juna and Rona. All are school students.