Rao V. Kothamasu Obituary (1936 - 2022)

The Kothamasu Family is sad to announce the passing of their Beloved Rao V. Kothamasu. -------------------------- In Loving Memory of Sri Rao V. Kothamasu, 86, of Somerset, NJ, who passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. We pray to Venkateswara Swami for his departed atma to rest in eternal peace and give strength to the family members to bear the loss of their Beloved Rao. Ohm Shanti. Rao was born and raised in Kathevaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. He earned his B.S. from Loyola College and graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from AMIE Institute in India. After starting his career as a Mechanical Engineer in India and getting married, he immigrated to the United States in 1970 to pursue his career and further education. In the United States, he earned his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and M.B.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson University. After his career in Mechanical Engineering at Atlantic Engineering Co. in Clifton, NJ, he pursued entrepreneurial endeavors. His love of learning and extroverted spirit will always be remembered. Rao is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years of marriage, Kalpakam Kothamasu, beloved daughter Deepika Jalota and her husband Sanjay Jalota and two cherished grandchildren Dillon and Carina Jalota. **Funeral Puja, Viewing & Last Rites / Cremation: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (EST USA) Franklin Memorial Park Crematory Chapel 1800 Rt. 27 (Lincoln Highway) North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Funeral will be LIVE STREAMED on YouTube Live Channel Below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClW0vSTFex88Ib3X-NauqbQ Arrangements are under the respectful care and direction of Funeral Director: Christine Cuoco of Ruby Memorial. Family & Friends may offer prayers and condolences at: www.rubymemorialhome.com In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Unicef (https://www.unicefusa.org) in Rao V. Kothamasu's memory.