Venkatesh Rao Sulake (Mukesh), retired Mechanical Supervisor at Government Textbook Printing Press at Saraswathipuram and a resident of Kabir Road in city, passed away yesterday at his residence. He was 83.

He leaves behind his wife, a son, daughter-in-law, a daughter, grand children and a host of relatives and friends.

Venkatesh Rao Sulake had represented the football team of the Government Press and had played matches all over the country.

Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill here this afternoon, according to family sources.