Our beloved father, Mr Venkata Suryanarayana Kottapalli, sadly passed away peacefully at home on
May 11th 2024. He was born in Vijayanagam on 8 th December 1932, the eldest of 4 siblings, and was
affectionately called "Baby" by his family. He completed his B.A. and dedicated his professional life
working passionately for the Indian Railways, as a mechanical engineer.

He married his late wife Rukmini Devi on May 12 th 1956 and had 4 children. He is survived by Madhu,
Madhavi, Aruna, Shaila, Ravi, Vijay and Munna and grandchildren Sanjay, Sharika, Ankita,Anish,
Vanditha and Sai, all of who he loved dearly and unconditionally. He was a pillar of strength for all.

Our father is best remembered by everyone who knew him, for being a kind and patient soul who
treated everybody with respect and was always there to help. We will miss his enormous presence
amongst us. His beautiful smile with which he always greeted everyone every time till the end, and
his warmth and affection will always remain with us.

A service for Venkata will be held on Sunday, May 12th from 10 AM - 12 PM at McCauley-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematorium.