Raymond, Alex b. October 2, 1909 d. September 6, 1956 Cartoonist. Born Alexander Gillespie Raymond in New Rochelle, New York. His career began as a clerk on Wall Street, but after the Crash of 1929 he enrolled in the Grand Central School of Art in New York City. Within a year, he was introduced to King Features Syndicate and assisted such artists as Russ Westover, Lyman Young, and Chic Young. In 1933, he was asked to create a Sunday comic strip in the vein of Buck Rogers, and with writer Don Moore, he launched 'Flash Gordon' the following year...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola) Cause of death: Automobile accident Saint John Cemetery, Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Robustelli, Andy b. December 6, 1925 d. May 31, 2011 Hall of Fame Professional Football Player. For fourteen seasons (1951 to 1964), he played at the defensive-end position in the National Football League with the Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants. Born Andrew Richard Robustelli, he attended Stamford High School (Connecticut) and played collegiate football at Arnold College in Connecticut. His collegiate career yielded to his service with the US Navy during World War II. He was selected by the Rams during the 19th round of the 1951 NFL Draft...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Saint John Cemetery, Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Wise, Homer Lee b. February 27, 1917 d. April 22, 1974 World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during World War II in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant in Company L, 142nd Infantry, 36th Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Magliano, Italy, June 14, 1944. His citation reads "While his platoon was pinned down by enemy small-arms fire from both flanks, he left his position of comparative safety and assisted in carrying 1 of his men, who had been seriously wounded and who lay in an exposed position...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Saint John Cemetery, Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
b. October 2, 1909 d. September 6, 1956