Venkataraju Thimmaiah was born January 5, 1957 in Bangalore , India. He passed away on January 17, 2024. He leaves behind his mother Hanumakka, his son Shyam and love of his life Susan Jolly. He had 3 brothers, 4 sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews across 3 continents. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 4PM in the funeral home chapel. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 19, 2024 from 6PM to 8PM at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.