Venkata Subba Reddy Puduri, nicknamed "Subba," passed away at home in Raleigh, North Carolina, on February 26, 2024. He was accompanied in his last moments by his wife, Suseela and son, Vivek.

Born in Bhimunipadu village, Kurnool district, in Andhra Pradesh state, India; Subba spent much of his life in India before immigrating to the United States in 2001. Subba was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed but remembered for his amicable nature, integrity, and caring personality.

Growing up in a family of farmers, Subba was known by all to overcome great hardship to graduate in 1983 from Sri Venkateswara University, and again for his Master's in 1986 from Sri Krishnadevaraya University and then again for his PhD in 1994 from Sri Krishnadevaraya University. Held in high regard in his academic circles, Subba till his passing maintained contact with his mentors, students and professors.

To no one's surprise, after he completed his PhD, he never referred to himself as Dr. Puduri. Always, "call me Subba". Such was his humble, kind, and selfless nature. Subba soon after married his wife, Suseela, was blessed with a son, Vivek, and then immigrated to the US in 2001, initially settling in New Jersey and then moving to North Carolina in 2023. Subba's life in the states was guided by a deep sense of duty to his family and desire to lay the foundation for what is now his legacy. Through his time working as a professor and researcher at Rutgers University Dept of Agriculture, and later on at various companies, Subba had a profound impact on everyone in his network.

Subba was a hard worker; his colleagues were inspired by his work ethic and he took pride in doing a good job and solving problems. Above all else, Subba was grateful for the opportunity to come to
America and build a life here.

Such was his impact over the span of his life, that his name will be remembered in the village he first called home, among family who looked to him for guidance and wisdom, among friends he shared life with, in the institutions he studied at, and by all his colleagues. Subba was a source of immense experience and bountiful wisdom. Subba had the ability to find much needed levity regardless of the seriousness of the situation. It was a quality that brought comfort to those around him. Subba would frequently tell his son Vivek of his wish to retire and return to the simple life. He envisioned watching the sun rise every morning on his house or on his farm, a sort of divine confirmation that he did all he could to build and leave behind a legacy to pass on. He was content knowing those wishes were fulfilled and that his legacy and memory would endure for eternity.

Venkata Subba Reddy Puduri is predeceased by his parents, Narasimha Reddy Puduri and Malamma (Panyam) Puduri and his brother, Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Puduru. He is survived by his wife, Suseela Kanamathareddy; his son, Vivek Reddy Puduri; his brother and brother's spouse, Kota Reddy Puduri and Swarna Latha Puduri; late brother's spouse, Lakshmi Devi Puduru; his nieces and nephews, Triveni Puduri, Narendra "Sai" Puduri, Pavan Kumar Reddy Puduru, his grandnieces and grandnephews, Deepak Reddy Puduru, and Yuktha Reddy Naravula, and many more across his extended family and friends.

Directions & Guidance for Attendants:
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615

All are welcome to attend the funeral ceremony at 10:00 a.m. which will last until approximately 11:00 a.m. and is immediately followed by family, friends, and attendants paying respects. Pallbearers will then carry the casket to the cremation chamber, accompanied by a small group of family and friends. Attendants are asked to witness the transfer of the casket from outside the funeral home.

Dresscode: Attendees should respect the Hindu funeral dress code of white or close to white full sleeve tops and pant bottom (male) and bottoms going below the knee (female). If unable to obtain white colored tops and bottoms, colors as light and close to white are acceptable. Above all else, please avoid wearing dark or black colors and the simple intent to respect tradition is of course greatly appreciated.

The family requests those wishing to contribute, to plant a tree in Subba's memory, an act he would have deeply appreciated. This would be preferable to flowers; however, not expected of course.

Flowers delivered to the funeral home are also acceptable; please send flowers ahead of time to the
funeral home. As per Hindu tradition, please select flower arrangements light and/or bright in color. For any questions please call the funeral home at 919-866-1866.