Curley, Jack b. July 4, 1876 d. July 12, 1937 Acclaimed Sports Promoter. His real name was Jacques Armand Schuel and he was one of the great sport promoter's of all-time. Curley was the master of publicity and a major contributor to the pages of Ring Magazine. Curley was so famous, that the magazine published his memoirs over 24 issues. During a legendary career that spanned four decades, he managed boxers, opera stars (Caruso), tennis player (Tilden), swimmers, actors, circuses, and even Vatican Choir, but it was pro-wrestling's history...[Read More] (Bio by: Gregory Speciale) Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, Nassau County, New York, USA
Levin, Jennifer Dawn b. May 21, 1968 d. August 26, 1986 Murder Victim. The victim of the 1986 murder in New York's Central Park that was dubbed "The Preppie Murder" by the press. It spawned the book "Wasted: The Preppie Murder" by Linda Wolfe, and the 1989 television movie "The Preppie Murder." Her assailant was sentenced to 15 years in prison and was released on February 14, 2003. Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, Nassau County, New York, USA
Povah, Phyllis b. July 21, 1893 d. August 7, 1975 Actress. A longtime star of the Broadway stage, she is probably best remembered for her role in Clare Boothe Luce's 1936 comedy of manners "The Women". A Michigan native, little is recorded of her early years save that she made her Broadway debut in the 1921 "Mr. Pim Passes By". Phyllis was to work steadily on the Great White Way in a succession of productions both comedic and dramatic and was cast as Edith Potter for the December 26, 1936, premiere of "The Women", then after remaining with the...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford) Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, Nassau County, New York, USA
Riggs, Bobby b. February 25, 1918 d. October 25, 1995 Tennis Player. He began playing tennis at the age 11, winning several tournaments in the 1930s, later helping the United States win the Davis Cup in 1938. After winning the Singles Crown at Wimbledon in 1939, and the National Championships in 1939 and 1940, he turned professional in 1941. He won the National Professional Singles Championship in 1946, 1947, and 1949, later retiring from tennis. In May of 1973, Riggs came out of retirement to play a match against Australian, Margaret Smith Court...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, Nassau County, New York, USA
b. July 4, 1876 d. July 12, 1937
