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Alan G. Schwartz

Highland Park, Illinois

1931 - 2022

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Alan G. Schwartz died December 2nd surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and wife of 64 years. Over the span of his 91 years, the scope of his influence and the list of his accomplishments made it seem as if he'd lived two lifetimes. Still, it wasn't enough for him. To the end, his "to do"...

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He will be sorely missed.

My mentor did not need a legal doc his word was his bond I miss his presence One of the bests

Two tennis greats and lifelong friends were taken away to that big court in the sky this week two years ago Travel safe

A great man!

I knew Alan through the USTA, an organization I joined in 2001 as admin support to the infamous Patricia Freebody. Through Pat and her cherished friendship with Alan, I felt I knew him in a special way. After 20+ years with the Association, and moving into the marketing department, I remained involved with the meetings and working closely with the various Presidents, an honor I hold very close to my heart. Through the years, I saw Alan as a giant - literally and figuratively - both a powerful...

I did not know him well, but always loved the joy he brought to any exchange with his infectious smile and genuine love for everything about our sport! May God bless Alan's vast tennis experience and knowledge as he is added to his Heavenly Tennis Team! I am sure all of his tennis friends - opponents and partners in crime - whom arrived before him, lined the path with open arms!

Without a doubt in my two careers of sports: coaching and sports medicine marketing.., Alan has been a forefront business partner and colleague. My partners and I have respected him since day one and grew to feed on his intelligence and unusual charisma. He became a long long time friend !!! RIP.

Thank you, Alan, for your Tuesday noon group.

On behalf of my brother Gus and I, we want to extend our deepest sympathies to Ronnie and the entire Schwartz family. Alan and Ronnie were loyal customers of the BBQ Pit for over 35 years. He was was the most classy, generous and kind gentlemen we had ever encountered in our business. I had the good fortune to see him shortly before he passed. It was a cold and rainy night and he had just driven back from Midtown to pick up some food. I delivered the food to his vehicle and we had our...