H.N. Rama Rao (94), a pawn broker for 65 years at Mandi Mohalla and a resident of Jayalakshmipuram, passed away in the wee hours of today morning at his residence.

He leaves behind one son, daughter-in-law, two daughters, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at Chirashanthidhama in Gokulam this afternoon.