Find A Grave - Holy Cross Cemetery

Barrett, William Aloysius b. August 14, 1896 d. April 12, 1976
US Congressman. He was elected to represent Pennsylvania's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1945 to 1947, and 1949 until his death in 1976. He was defeated in 1946.
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Bastian, Charles J. b. July 4, 1860 d. January 18, 1932
Major League Baseball Player. Played Major League baseball as a Shortstop and 2nd Baseman for eight seasons (1884 to 1891) with the Wilmington Delawares and Kansas City Unions of the Union Association (which only lasted one year), the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Stockings (Cubs) of the National League, the Chicago Pirates of the Players League and Cincinnati Porkers of the American Association. When Eastern League champs Wilmington decided to make the move to the Majors in 1884...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section Z, Range 12, Lot 46 [unmarked]
Bradley, Michael Joseph b. May 24, 1897 d. November 27, 1979
US Congressman. During World War I, he served overseas as a chief radio electrician in the United States Navy. He engaged in the security and brokerage business in Philadelphia, and in 1936 was elected as a Democrat to represent Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. He then served five terms in Congress, spanning from 1937 to 1947.
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Bruno, Angelo b. May 21, 1910 d. March 21, 1980
Organized Crime Figure. He joined the Philadelphia Organized Crime Family in the 1930s and took control of the Family from Antonio Pollina in 1959. A revolt led by Antonio (Tony Bananas) Caponigro, the Bruno Family Consigliere, ended in the murder of Angelo Bruno. On the night of March 21, 1980, he was shotgunned to death while he was sitting in a car in front of his house in South Philadelphia. After his murder, Caponigro thought he was going to be named the new boss of the Philadelphia Family...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill Heneage)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 23, Range 2, Grave 16
Darr, Francis b. October 23, 1833 d. January 26, 1895
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. A wholesale grocer and merchant before then outbreak of the Civil War, when the conflict started he offered his services to the Union, and eventually put his skills as a merchant to good use. Initially enlisted in the 10th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, he was commissioned a 1st Lieutenant, and made the regiment's quartermaster. His skills at managing and secure supplies for his men were noticed by superiors, and he was transferred to the Union Army...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 20, Range 5, Lot 4
Densmore, William b. 1843 d. June 17, 1865
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the Union Navy at New York and served as a Chief Boatswain's Mate. His citation reads: "As captain of a gun on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Densmore fought his gun with skill and courage throughout a furious two-hour battle, which resulted in...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Unmarked
Donovan, William 'Wild Bill' b. October 13, 1876 d. December 9, 1923
Major League Baseball Player. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, he was a right-handed pitcher dubbed ‘Wild Bill' while playing for a Hartford team in the minor leagues. On April 22, 1898, he made his major league debut as a reliever for the Washington Senators. For eighteen seasons, he played with the Washington Senators in 1898, Brooklyn Superbas (1899-1902), Detroit Tigers (1903–12, 1918) and New York Yankees (1915-16). In 1901, he was the National League wins leader with 25, American League...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 17, Range 15, Lot 12.
Field, James C. b. April 24, 1863 d. May 13, 1953
Major League Baseball Player. He made his debut as a first baseman for the Columbus Colts on June 2, 1883. For five seasons he played with the Columbus Colts 1883 to 1884, Pittsburgh Alleghenys and Baltimore Orioles in 1885, Rochester Broncos 1890 and Washington Senators 1898. He ended his career with 292 hits, 10 homeruns, 50 runs batted in and a .229 batting average. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Foglietta, Thomas Michael b. December 3, 1928 d. November 13, 2004
US Congressman, US Amabassador. A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Foglietta was elected to represent Pennsylvania's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1981 to 1997. Foglietta also served as a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania in 1956, Democrat Candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1975, and in 1997 he was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the post of United States Ambassador to Italy. (Bio by: K)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 29 Range 16 Lot 28
Gaughan, Philip b. March 17, 1865 d. December 31, 1913
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Belmullet, Count Mayo, Ireland, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the War with Spain as a Sergeant on board the "USS Nashville". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Gaughan set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 54, Range 12, Lot 42
Guiteras y Font, Eusebio b. March 5, 1823 d. December 24, 1893
Poet, Author. Founded the Lyceum of Matanzas, the principal literary center of that city. His books include "Lectura Graduada," "Gramatica y Religion," "Un Invierno en New York," and "Romance Cubano." After he returned to Cuba in 1850, he became headmaster of La Empresa School in Matanzas. Eusebio was arrested for being a conspirator in the Cuban independence movement and left for political exile in Boston on May 28, 1853. The family moved to Philadelphia the following year. They returned to...[Read More] (Bio by: Antonio de la Cova)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 1, row 6, grave 11
Hagen (O'Brien), Joseph (John) Francis Anthony 'Philadelphia Jack' b. January 17, 1878 d. November 12, 1942
Professional Boxer. Joseph Francis Anthony Hagen's parents were Patrick T. Hagen of Derry, County Cavan, Ireland, who immigrated to the USA around 1870, and his wife, Mary. The name was originally "O'Hagan" but changed to "Hagen" by Patrick when he immigrated. Joseph's siblings were Mary, Sadie, Anna, Kathryn, and John Thomas Augustine Hagen ("Young Jack O'Brien"). He was the World Light-Heavyweight Champion from 1905 to 1912. O'Brien's most memorable fight occurred when he defeated World...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 4, Range 2, Lot 6, South Grave
Hardart Sr., Frank b. October 22, 1850 d. December 10, 1918
Businessman. In 1858, his family emigrated from Bavaria to New Orleans, where, at 13, he learned the French-drip method of brewing coffee while working at a lunch counter. In 1886, Hardart answered an advertisement for a restaurant partner placed by Philadelphian Joseph V. Horn and became his partner. Hardart's introduction of French-drip coffee is generally...[Read More] (Bio by: rjschatz)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 2, Range 1, Lot 29
Lang (Massaro), Eddie (Salvatore) b. October 25, 1902 d. March 26, 1933
Musician. Born Salvatore Massaro, he was a virtuoso guitarist regarded as the father of modern jazz guitar. In 1924, he moved to New York, joined the Mound City Blue Blowers and made his first recording. A talented musician in the beginning of the electric guitar era, he was in demand as both an accompanist and a soloist. He performed with such diverse artists as Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Bessie Smith, Bing Crosby and many more. From 1926 till his death, he served as house guitarist at...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Loughran, Thomas Patrick b. November 29, 1902 d. July 7, 1982
Light-Heavyweight Champion, inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991 and The World Boxing Hall of Fame. Named Ring Magazine's Boxer of the year in 1929 and 1931. Loughran fought 12 world champions, ranging from the welterweight to the heavyweight division. He beat heavyweights like Jack Sharkey, Max Baer and Paolino Uzcudun. In 1933, he earned a title fight against heavyweight champion Primo Carnera. Ranked as the #4 All-Time Light Heavyweight, he was described as quick on...[Read More] (Bio by: Geri D'Amato Olbermann)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Maggio, Michael b. July 21, 1889 d. March 14, 1959
Organized Crime Figure. Old-time Mafia Don from Philadelphia, who was prominent from the 1920s until his death in 1959. He sponsored future Philadelphia Organized Crime Boss Angelo Bruno for membership into the Philadelphia Family during the 1930s. He died of natural causes at age 69. (Bio by: Bill Heneage)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Roadside, near Bally Rd gate
Marzano, John Robert b. February 14, 1963 d. April 19, 2008
Major League Baseball Player. A native of Philadelphia, he was a back-up catcher for parts of 10 seasons in the majors. A graduate of Temple University, Marzano was originally drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 3rd round of the 1981 amateur draft, but decided not to sign. He was a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic team which included future major leaguers Mark McGwire, Barry Larkin and Will Clark. Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round, 14th overall, of the 1984 amateur draft, he made...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
McDermott, John J b. August 12, 1891 d. August 1, 1971
Professional Golfer. He was the first American golfer to win the United States Open.
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 18, Range 3
McGarvey, Robert Neill b. August 14, 1888 d. June 28, 1952
US Congressman. After attending the University of Pennsylvania Business College, he became an investment broker. He was elected as a Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania and served a single term, from 1947 to 1949. After being defeated for reelection in 1948, he returned to the investment brokerage business in Philadelphia. (Bio by: Garver Graver)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
McLaughlin, Joseph b. June 9, 1867 d. November 21, 1926
US Congressman. A native of County Donegal, Ireland, he immigrated to the United States and settled in Philadelphia in 1889. He was employed as a mechanic in the Baldwin Locomotive Works and became shop superintendent of his department. He was elected as a Republican from Pennsylvania to the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1917 to 1919. An unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1918, he was again elected in 1920, serving from 1921 to 1923. He was not a candidate for...[Read More] (Bio by: Garver Graver)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 23 Range 1

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