Varghese Iype married Rahelamma, daughter of Cheriamadathil Yakob Kathanar. They had sons named Jacob, George, Kurian & daughters Aleyamma (Kunjupenn), Kunjamma, Saramma, Annakutty, Mariamma and Eethamma. Rahelamma died on 30th November 1955 at the age of 83.