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Shigeichi Negishi
1923 - 2024
Shigeichi Negishi
1923 - 2024
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BORN
1923
DIED
2024
Shigeichi Negishi Obituary
Shigeichi Negishi was a Japanese engineer who invented the world's first commercially available karaoke machine, the Sparko Box.
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Tony
June 8, 2024
To the family, many, many friends, and fans to one of Japan's inventor and developer of the karaoke machine. Mr. Shigeichi Negishi was a Japanese engineer who invented the world's first commercially available karaoke machine, the Sparko Box. We will miss Mr. Shigeichi Negishi's presence and his many contributions to his community. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with him show just how much your life was touched by him. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Shigeichi Negishi. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Shigeichi Negishi. He will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
Janelle Almendis
March 28, 2024
Karaoke is fantastic... Brings family together. May his legacy continues. To all his family friends with condolences may God comfort your hearts and may you make him your hope.
Davis Family
March 23, 2024
We send our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family of Shigeichi Negishi. Thank you, Mr. Shigeichi Negishi, for sharing your love of electronics with us. Thanks to you and your invention, karaoke has now become a universal phenomenon. Your legacy continues. May the power of prayer ease your sorrow, give you peace and provide comfort for you always. -Psalm 23
Carson Loveless
March 23, 2024
Condolences to his family and his friends
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Mr. Jr
March 21, 2024
My condolences.
Jenee Emlyn
March 20, 2024
I am so sorry about Shigeichi-he left behind a legacy of Karaoke that will always be used and never forgotten-wow! The family has my deepest condolences and I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support. As you go through this difficult time, may Almighty God give you "everlasting comfort" (2 Thess. 2:16).
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