Iype’s second son, Cherian was born on the 26th September 1939. He obtained an engineering degree in Metallurgy from Banaras University and worked as an Engineer in Alind. He went to Japan for higher studies in metallurgy. Later, he served as General Manager at Alind, Hyderabad, Works Manager at South India Wirerope, Idathala, Deputy General Manager at Premier Cable, Angamally and Senior General Manager at Konaseema Power plant in Andhra Pradesh. His wife is Susan (Ponnamma), daughter of Kottayam Chackalayil Thomas. Susan is a B.Sc. graduate. They have daughters, Kavita and Nisha. They are now living in Ernakulam.