Mercy, daughter of Kochoop (Joseph) Vettikkatt, Neendoor and Chinna Mutholath, Cherpunkal was born in Vettikkatt family at Neendoor in May, 1953.
She married Mathew Varkey Ayathupadathu on 12, 1971 in Athirampuazha Church. Mathew was born in the Ayathupadathu family in Elambulassery. Their children are Sini, Sunil, Saji, and Sibi.