Prasad Karipineni, born on May 15, 1941, in Korimela, Andhra Pradesh, India. He served as a medical doctor in the Indian army. He later moved to the United States and started practicing as a psychiatrist. He resided in Ohio for many years and later retired from the profession. He has left by two sons Rama and Sridhar Karipineni. He was a very kind, generous, devoted, father, son, friend, brother, Uncle, and the moral compass of the family. He was a very hard-working, compassionate doctor.