Venkataratnam Komma, 90, passed away on October 29, 2026, after a brief illness.

He was born on July 15, 1936, in Enikepadu Village, Andhra Pradesh, India, the eldest of five children, and grew up there. In March 1963, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics and Politics. On February 17, 1965, he married Vijayalakshmi, and together they made their home in Prasadampadu, Andhra Pradesh, where they raised their three children.

Venkataratnam was a dedicated leader in his village and took great pride in his community. Above all, he was devoted to his family, and raising his children was the joy of his life.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Vijayalakshmi, of Syracuse, NY; his son, Gopalarao, and his wife, Mitra; his daughter Anuradha and her husband, Krishna Parimi; his daughter Anitha and her husband, Venkatarao Kamani; his grandchildren, Ashok, Shilpa (Alex), Tara, Anish, and Himani; his brothers, Ram Mohan Rao and Venkateswarao, of India; and his beloved sister, Sarojini, of Syracuse, NY. He was predeceased by his brother Ranga Rao.

A memorial service and cremation will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Syracuse Simplicity, 104 Fordham Rd., Syracuse, NY 13203. All who loved him are welcome to attend.