Dr. Potluri B Rao

Dr. Potluri B. Rao, MD, 68, of Rockford, passed away on December 3, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in India, the son of Seetharamayya & Lakshmi Eeshwaramma Potluri. Attended S.V Medical College in India from 1965 to 1972. Married Annapurna K. Raavi in India on December 27, 1974. They moved to the Rockford area in 1976, coming from Bronx, NY. He worked as a Neonatologist for Rockford Memorial Hospital for over 40 years. He was a selfless man with an inquisitive mind who found great joy in teaching others. Dr. Rao had a devotion to his patients that far exceeded usual expectations, patiently taking the time to personally get to know as many as he could. But his passions and interests went much further than medicine. Including his love for his family, fitness, yoga, meditation and his Hindu religion. Dr. Rao was a loving husband, father, grandfather, educator, and best friend to many.
He is survived by his wife, Annapurna; sons Satish, Suresh (Rebecca), and Naresh; grandchildren Arianna & Kamran, 1 brother and 5 sisters, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Predeceased by parents and 1 sister.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Rockford Memorial Hospital for all their care and support. Dr. Rao’s enjoyment for his work is a tribute to the quality of those he worked with for so many years.
Visitation will be 8AM to 10AM on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, with a service to follow.
Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61108. – Send online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com