Rajagopalarao Chintamaneni, 85, of Passaic, passed away on March 22, 2024.

Born in India, he came to the US in 1968 and lived in Albany, NY, before moving to Passaic in 1976. Rajagopalarao was a Chemist for Quest Diagnostics in Hasbrouck Heights for many years, retiring in 2003.

Beloved husband of Veena. Devoted father of Srinivas and his wife Amelia, and the late Hitendra who passed away in 2022. Loving grandfather of Ten, Shaan, Reina and Nikhil. Dear brother of Netaj, Bharathi 'Papa', Ratna Kumari 'Choti', Prasad, and the late Venkateswara Rao and Sivaji.

Visiting and funeral service Sunday, March 24, 2024, 9-11 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.

A repast for family and friends will follow.