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Gene Mako Obituary
The International Tennis Hall of Fame said Mako died Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The hospital confirmed his death.
Mako and his friend Don Budge won two doubles titles at Wimbledon in 1937 and 1938 and two at the U.S. Championships in 1936 and 1938.
As a singles player, Mako reached the final of the U.S. Championships in 1938, where he lost to Budge.
Before turning professional, Mako won the U.S College singles and doubles championships in 1934 while at the University of Southern California.
Mako served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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22 Entries
Sue Deluca
June 23, 2013
Lighting a candle for Mr. Mako. Rest in Peace.
Sue Deluca
June 23, 2013
Sending prayers for Mr. Mako and loads of love to Mrs. Mako. God bless.
June 22, 2013
trust in the God of promise and hope,do not lean upon your own understanding.He is the only one that can make your path straight,and give you peace and comfort...provb.3:5...Q
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Ron Lacanfora
June 22, 2013
Sorry for loss
June 21, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Trust in the God of tender(James 5:11)
Linda Delsid
June 21, 2013
Thank you for your love and all that you did for me...Love you forever....Linda
Lisa Neal
June 20, 2013
"RIP" God blessed us when you were a part of our lives when my sister's and I were growing up. Thank you for the love and happiness you gave to us . Forever in my heart ~ Lisa
Jean Frank
June 20, 2013
Forever in my heart...... Jeannie
L. Walters
June 19, 2013
May you draw close to God through prayer during this time of sadness, "Before him pour out your heart" God is a refuge for us. [Psalms 62:8]
June 19, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 19, 2013
May you find comfort and peace from the God of all comfort who is a refuge and strength for us during our distresses. E.D; Park Forest, IL.
Sarah Long
June 19, 2013
Thanks for making us all so happy, you truly will be missed Love Forever Sarah
Mary Meredith
June 18, 2013
God Bless the family. May he now RIP................
D D
June 18, 2013
Gene is peacefully resting. Condolences to his mourners. Ecclesiastes 9:5
June 18, 2013
May you find comfort in your happy memories until you are reunited with your loved one.
JC
June 18, 2013
My condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one Mr. Mako. May he rest in peace.
Dwayne Bickham
June 18, 2013
in God's care rest in peace
June 18, 2013
May the God whom gives comfort, comfort you in your time of grief.
Harry Simpson
June 18, 2013
Fair winds and following seas sailor.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
June 18, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the family.
j g joseph amore
June 18, 2013
God Bless you as you were what I am honored that you were great and received special rewards in your Sports. I am here to Honor you my Friend. Thank you for Sportsmanship and your Service in the Military
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