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, meaning "devoted to

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") is the surname of the following notable people: * Donald Genaro (born 1932), American industrial designer *

Frankie Genaro Frank "Frankie" Genaro (born DiGennaro, August 26, 1901 – December 27, 1966) was an American former Olympic gold medalist and a 1928 National Boxing Association (NBA) World flyweight Champion. He is credited with engaging in 130 bouts, recordi ...

(1901–1966), American boxer * Joseph Genaro (born 1962), American musician and songwriter * Juma Genaro (born 1982), South Sudanese football goalkeeper *

Mary DeGenaro Mary DeGenaro (born April 25, 1961) is an American lawyer who served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio from 2018 to 2019. Biography DeGenaro received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Youngstown State University in 1983 and her Juris Doc ...

(born 1961), American jurist * Si Genaro (born 1971), British musician *

Tony Genaro Anthony Genaro Acosta (October 15, 1941 – May 7, 2014) was an American film, television and stage actor. He was perhaps best known to audiences for his role as Miguel in the 1990 film, '' Tremors''. Genaro was born in Gallup, New Mexico. He en ...

(1942–2014), American film, television and stage actor

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