VETTATHU FAMILY
By Joseph Padannamakkel.
Fr. Jacob T Vettathu
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Photo Album: This is a Gallery of Vettathu Family Pictures

(ii) Mathai, Kunju (Junior) (1894 ?-1979)

Vettathu married Rosa Vazhamplakkal. *Photo:Late Mathai Kunju (Kochappan) 2. Mathai, Kunju (Junior) (1897-1979)

He married Rosa Vazhamplakkal. Mathai Kunju (Kochappan) was a religious, quiet and simple man in Vakakkadu . He was a humorous person among peasants in Vakakkadu. He gave pride to all Vettathu family members, love and laughter. He lived, loved and gave great happiness to all that knew him.

He was a hard worker surrounded by the sons of soil of Vakakkadu . He did not have any rest in his life. He devoted his extra time in activities of the church .

He was the most desperated person in the world when his wife (Rosamma Vazhamplakkel)died in 1978. For over 60 years Rosamma Vazhamplakkel (Kochamma) was a loving wife to Kochappan. She watched over him through sickness and health. During 1979, Rosakutty (wife of Joseph Padannamakal) went during holidays in India. Kochappan came to visit her house. He died in front of her on the spot by a heart failure, God, having missed him so much, brought him back home to Him for those here on earth to understand or appreciate this great farmer of Vakakkadu. Mathai Kunju Vettathu and Rosamma VazhAmplakkel had 8 children: 4 sons and 4 daughters:

Mathai Kunju Vettathu and Rosamma Vazhemplakkel had the following children while living in Vakakkadu.

(i)Mathew

(ii)Rosamma Vettathu (Kunjupennu)

(iii)George

( iv )Late Thomas

(v)Annamma Chamakkala.

(vi) Sr. Elizabeth Vettathu, FCC)

(vii) Mariyakutty Chirayathu.

(viii) Joseph

(v). Annamma Chamakkala.

Annamma is married to Outhukutty(death. April 11, 2002) in Chamakkala family.They have 7 children: 4- boys and 3-girls. They are:
  • a. Appachan,died in Feb.2001

  • b. Kunjoonju

  • c. Thommachan

  • d. Leelamma

  • e. Anice

  • f. Celin

  • g. George

  • h. Valsamma

  • a. Late Appachan (Nov. 14, 1947 - Feb. 20, 2001).

    Late Appachan or Joseph (Nov. 14, 1947 - Feb. 20, 2001). He married Mary (b. July 07, 1950) on Jan. 26, 1970. They are settled in Poomala near Velliamattam. Address: Suni Chamakalayil, P.O. Koovakandam-685588, Poomala, Idukki Dist. Kerala. Pnone: 0486-282309 (shop). They have a son and a daughter:
  • 01. Mini (b. Dec. 13, 1970).

    She is married to Babu Monappally at Konthuruthy, Thevara, Ernakulam. Phone: 0484-663335. Email: jhnmo@yahoo.co.in. They have a son and a daughter:
  • (1) Sneha &
  • (2) Allan.
  • 02. Suni (b. July 08, 1977).

    He runs the business of his father and takes care of the mother.

    b. Kunjoonju (Mathew)

    Kunjoonju (Mathew) He married Kuttiyamma Koottumkal and they are settled in Mayavuri in Melukavu. They have 3 daughters

  • 01. Sini (b. 1976)

  • 02. Siji (b. 1979)

  • 03. Sicy (b. 1986)

    c. Thommachan

    Thommachan: He married Achamma Thuppel from Karimannoor, and they are settled in Muttom. Phone: 0486-255545. They have two sons

  • 01. Tijo (b. 1981 ? d. Feb. 19, 2002). He died of motorcycle accident on Feb.19, 2002. He was studying for Degree final year in Melukavu.

  • 02. Tinsu (b. 1987)

    d. Leelamma

    She is married to Mathachan Punnathanath in Chakkampuzha. They have one son and one daughter

  • 01. Jomon (b. 1982)

  • 02. Kunjumol (b. 1984)

    e. Anice

    She is married to Jose Paramthottam of Moonnilavu. Phone: 0482-286776. They have one son and one daughter

  • 01. Sojan (b. 1985)

  • 02. Kunjumol (b. 1995)

    f. Celin

  • She is married to Joy or Sunny Theilammana at Kundoor
    near Pathazha School in Aruvithura. Phone:
    0482-275627. Annamma and Outhukutty are at present
    staying with Celin. They have one son and one
    daughter:
    01. Mini (b. 1990)
    02. Jijo (b. 1992)

    g. George (b. Nov. 20, 1963)
    He is married to Valsamma Congola (b. Mar. 23, 1964)
    from Kilianthara, Iritty. They work in UP. They have 2 sons:
    01. Jovin (b. June 17, 1991)
    02. Josvin (b. Dec. 15, 1995)

    h. Valsamma

    She is married to Joy Vettukattil in Thekoy. Phone: 0482-281385. They have a son and a daughter

  • 01. __________ girl (b. 1992)

  • 02. __________ boy (b. 2000)