Kunhunni Vellody Obituary
We announce the death of Kunhunni Vellody of Oregon, Illinois, who passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 85. Kunhunni will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kunhunni Vellody to pay them a last tribute.
Kunhunni will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Kunhunni will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Kunhunni’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He is survived by: his wife Viji Vellody; his children, Shanthi Gaur (Alok Gaur), Das Vellody and Kishore Vellody; his daughter-in-law Katie Vellody; and his grandchildren, Sonia, Nikhil, Surina, Asha, Priya and Avi.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in honor of Unni to the National Association of Down Syndrome (http://www.nads.org.), an organization that was an important source of early support to the family.
