Find A Grave - Holy Cross Cemetery

Boiardo, Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' b. December 8, 1890 d. October 29, 1984
Organized Crime Figure. He was a Capo in the Genovese Family from the days of Joe the Boss Masseria in the 1920's until his retirement in the early 1970's. He was based in the North Ward of Newark, New Jersey and he had absolute power over all organized crime in that city. His influence in City Hall brought about the arrest and conviction on racketeering charges of Newark Mayor Hugh Addonizio in 1969. Addonizio served 62 months in a federal prison. Ruggiero Boiardo died of natural causes at the...[Read More]
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section 2
Daniels, Dominick Vincent b. October 18, 1908 d. July 17, 1987
US Congressman. Elected to represent New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1959 to 1977.
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Dente, Samuel Joseph 'Sam' b. April 26, 1922 d. April 21, 2002
Major League Baseball Player. Nicknamed "Blackie" he played in the infield for several American League organizations from 1947 to 1955. He began his career with the Boston Red Sox and was traded to the St. Louis Browns for the following season. The Washington Senators acquired him for three seasons, then he was traded to the Chicago White Sox. He played on the 1954 Cleveland Indians against the New York Giants in the World Series. (Bio by: Robert)
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Doyle, Bernard 'Barney' b. 1896 d. July 4, 1950
American Folk Figure. On July 4th, 1950 he had just sat down in his seat at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan to watch the double-header baseball game between the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers when a bullet hit him in the forehead killing him instantly. The bullet was fired from outside the stadium and had traveled almost a half-mile to reach Doyle's seat in the upper-tier of the stadium. The next day the New York Daily News ran the now famous photo of Doyle sitting dead in his seat and...[Read More]
Cause of death: Bullet in the forehead
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section 51, Plot D, Grave 228
Gregg, Stephen Raymond b. September 1, 1914 d. February 4, 2005
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Gregg served as a Second Lieutenant in the 143d Infantry, 36th Infantry Division, of the United States Army. Gregg was awarded his medal for action near Montelimar, France, on August 27, 1944. His citation reads-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on 27 August 1944, in the vicinity of Montelimar, France. As his platoon advanced upon the enemy positions; the leading scout was fired upon...[Read More]
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Hall, James b. October 22, 1900 d. June 7, 1940
Actor. Born in Dallas, Texas, Hall appeared in numerous silent and early sound films. He is probably best remembered for his co-starring role in Howard Hughes' World War I aviation saga, "Hell's Angels" (1930). His other films include "Man Alone" (1923), "The Campus Flirt" (1926), "Stranded In Paris" (1926), "Hotel Imperial" (1927), "Love's Greatest Mistake" (1927), "Ritzy" (1927), "Rolled Stockings" (1927), "Silk Legs" (1927), "Four Sons" (1928), "Just Married" (1928), "The Canary Murder...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section F Block 26 Row C Grave 3
Jeritza, Maria b. October 6, 1887 d. July 10, 1982
Opera Singer. A premiere soprano of the early 20th. century, her exuberant style and difficult temperment gave her the nickname "The Moravian Thunderbolt". Born Mimi Jedlitzkova, she was raised in the Czech city of Brno in what was then Austria-Hungary, studied at the local conservatory from around 14, and overcame early stage fright to sing in the chorus at the local Municipal Theatre until her high-notes, good looks, and commanding presence made an impression. Her 'offical' debut came in 1910...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Seery family plot, Section 5, Row H, Grave 101
Kiely Sr., Leo Patrick "Kiki" b. November 30, 1929 d. January 18, 1984
Major League Baseball Player. He was a left-handed pitcher making his debut with the Boston Red Sox on June 27, 1951. For seven seasons, he played with the Boston Red Sox (1951), served in the US Army during the Korean War, returned to play for the Red Sox (1954-56, 1958-59) and the Kansas City Athletics (1960). He played mostly as a relief pitcher finishing his career with a record of 26 wins, 27 loss, 8 complete games, 1 shutout, 29 saves, 212 strikeouts and a 3.37 earned run average. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Marques, Joseph b. September 16, 1962 d. June 28, 2003
Singer. Lead vocalist for the alternative Rock group Winter Hours. Born Joseph Marques Rodriguez, his voice and style were sometimes compared to Jim Morrison's. Known for their melodic music and intelligent lyrics, Winter Hours released highly two highly regarded albums, "Wait 'Till the Morning" (1986) and "Winter Hours" (1989), before disbanding in the early 1990s. (Bio by: Flashman)
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: HOLY CROSS CHAPEL MAUSOLEUM
Miller, John Barney 'Dots' b. September 9, 1886 d. September 5, 1923
Major League Baseball Player. He was a second baseman making his debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 16, 1909. In his rookie season, he drove in 87 runs, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates win the American League Pennant and their first World Series Championship title in 1909. From 1909 to 1911, he was the Pittsburgh Pirates' regular second baseman before being moved to first base. For twelve seasons, he played with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1909-13), St Louis Cardinals, (1914-17, 1919) and...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Milton, John Gerald b. January 21, 1881 d. April 14, 1977
US Senator. He was elected as a Democratic Senator from New Jersey to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Arthur Harry Moore, who had been elected Governor. He finished out the rest of Moore's term, serving from January 18, 1938, to November 8, 1938, when newly-elected Senator William Warren Barbour assumed the seat.
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Minahan, Edmund Joseph "Cotton" b. December 10, 1882 d. May 20, 1958
Major League Baseball Player. Pitched two games for the Cincinnati Reds in 1907. Lost professional debut against Chicago Cubs in April and again against the New York Giants weeks later. (Bio by: Robert)
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Rodgers, Frank E. b. 1909 d. February 9, 2000
Political figure. Named in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest serving elected mayor in the U.S., Frank E. Rodgers was the mayor of Harrison, N.J. (pop. 15,000) for 48 years, from 1946 until 1994. Entering politics in the 1930's, he was a town councilman for 10 years before interrupting his career to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II. His long tenure as mayor began after the war, and continued until declining health precipitated his retirement at age 84 in 1994. In...[Read More] (Bio by: Nikita Barlow)
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Roselli, Jimmy b. 1925 d. June 30, 2011
Singer. Born Michael John Roselli, he was one of the best tenor crooners of his time and one of the first artists to popularize Neapolitan music in America. He started singing at age 9 in local saloons and won first prize on the "Major Bowe's Amateur Hour" radio show at 14. After serving in the US Army during World War II, his first real break came when he was billed with Jimmy Durante at the Boston Theatre in 1946. He soon was performing at the most of prestigious venues in the US and in...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Russo, Anthony b. July 13, 1916 d. April 26, 1979
His nickname was Little Pussy and he was a Captain in the Genovese Organized Crime Family. New Jersey was the base of his operations all his life. His older brother John, who was also member of the Genovese Family, was nicknamed Big Pussy. During the 1960s, FBI wiretaps overheard New Jersey mobsters telling the story of how the Russo brothers earned their nicknames. It was said that when the two were young they would burglarize houses and be "as quiet as cats." Anthony was murdered in Long...[Read More]
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA

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