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Borge (Rosenbaum), Victor (Borge) b. January 3, 1909 d. December 23, 2000
Pianist, Symphony Conductor, Composer, Comedian, Entertainer, Actor. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, the son of Bernhard and Frederikke Rosenbaum he was named Børge. Educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Music he had his piano debut in 1926. He became one of Denmark's most popular artists in the 1930's and while he started his career as a classical pianist, his talent for making the audience laugh was obvious which led to his developing a unique blend of humor and music. His film debut was in...[Read More] (Bio by: D C McJonathan-Swarm)
Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: * Half of cremated remains
Bush, Prescott b. May 15, 1895 d. October 8, 1972
US Senator. The son of Samuel Prescott Bush, he was elected as a Senator from Connecticut to the United States Senate, serving from 1952 to 1963. He was the father of 41st United States President George H. W. Bush and Grandfather of 43rd United States President George W. Bush.
Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Campbell, Douglas b. June 7, 1895 d. October 16, 1990
World War I United States Fighter Ace. A Renowned combat pilot. On April 14, 1918, he and fellow pilot Alan Winslow of the 94th Aero Squadron each intercepted and downed an enemy aircraft to become the first American-trained pilots to earn air combat victories in WW1. On May 31, 1918 he earned his fifth air combat victory and became the first American-trained "ace" of the war. He later was a very successful businessman in New York.
Memorial Garden of First Presbyterian Church, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Cremated remains are interred in the Memorial Garden wall
Collyer (Heermance), Bud (Clayton Johnson) b. June 18, 1908 d. September 8, 1969
Television Show Host. Hosted such game shows as "To Tell the Truth" and "Beat the Clock". He was also the voice of "Superman" in the 1940's Superman radio series. His original name was Clayton Johnson Heermance Jr. (Bio by: Kenneth McNeil)
Cause of death: Circulatory ailment
Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Section O - Lot A-6
Fuchs, James b. December 6, 1927 d. October 8, 2010
Athletic Pioneer. His invention of a new shot-putting technique, the "sideways glide", enabled him to set the world record four times. Raised in Chicago, he was a stand-out football player at Hyde Park High School; moving on to Yale University, he again played football, though leg injuries incurred in track limited his performance. Eventually relegated to the shot put and discus, he was unable to use the then-standard technique and was thus forced to develop his own; his sideways glide not only...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Christ Church Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Hastings, Thomas b. March 11, 1860 d. October 22, 1929
Architect. He studied at Columbia University and graduated from the Beaux Arts College, Paris in 1884. Returning to New York, he began working for McKim, Mead and White, and formed an important firm with John Merven Carrere in 1886. Their most famous work is the New York Public Library, opened in 1911. His other designs include the World War I American Monument in Paris, and the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Ketchum, Robyna Neilson d. November 9, 1972
Actress. Born in Minnesota, after a career performing roles on Broadway, she entered show radio programs in the mid 1950s. There she was a regular on national radio broadcast shows to include "There's a Law Against I" and "The Aldrich Family". She also appeared in Cukor's film "Zara" 1939. Known as the "Bell Lady" for her collection of antique bells and chimes, her wide range of bells are enshrined at the Yale University House Collection of Musical Instruments in New Haven, Connecticut. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
First Congregational Church Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Lescoulie, Jack b. November 17, 1912 d. July 22, 1987
Television Show Host. He was one of the first hosts of the television show "Today". Beginning his career when he became David Garroway's sidekick, the first episode with him as host aired on January 14, 1952. He appeared on the show from 1952 to 1967.
Saint Marys Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
McMahon Sr., Vincent James b. July 6, 1914 d. May 27, 1984
Entertainment Magnate, Sports Promoter. He was the father of the current owner of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Vince McMahon. He is the son of boxing, wrestling, and concert promoter Jess McMahon. He promoted his first wrestling card in 1935. Eventually, he formed the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) with fellow northeast promoter Willie Gillenzberg. They had their first champion, "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers, recognized. He was the one who named Terry Bollea as the legendary Hulk...[Read More] (Bio by: Adam J.)
Bonnell Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
McWilliams, Alden Spurr "Al" b. February 2, 1916 d. March 19, 1993
Cartoonist. He is best remembered for co-creating (with writer John Saunders) Danny Raven, the first black lead character in an American comic strip. A native of Greenwich, Connecticut, McWilliams was a noted science fiction animator for comic books, newspapers, and other publications. A graduate of the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts, he started his career as an artist for numerous pulp magazines before turning to working on comics in 1935. His early work included illustrating for the...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Morano, Albert Paul b. January 17, 1908 d. December 16, 1987
US Congressman. Elected to represent Connecticut's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1951 to 1959.
Saint Marys Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Moxley, Martha Elizabeth b. August 16, 1960 d. October 30, 1975
Murder Victim. Murdered in Greenwich, Connecticut, in 1975 at 15 years old. Michael Skakel (a cousin in the Kennedy Family) was convicted of her death in 2002, twenty seven years later. The murder was the subject of two books: "Murder in Greenwich" by Mark Fuhrman, and "A Season in Purgatory" by Dominic Dunne.
Cause of death: murdered
Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: buried with her father in the Moxley Family plot
Pinza, Ezio Fortunato b. May 18, 1892 d. May 9, 1957
Opera Singer. It is said that his father insisted that he give up civil engineering to become an opera singer. He switched careers, studying at the Conservatory of Bologna, with a three-year stint at La Scala in Milan. His New York debut at the Met was in 1926 where he sang bass until 1949. He then launched a third career, starring on Broadway in "South Pacific", leading to roles in records, radio, movies, and television.
Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
GPS coordinates: 41.0579491, 73.6219788 (hddd.dddd)
Ryan, William b. March 8, 1840 d. February 18, 1925
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 16th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1893 to 1895. He was defeated in 1894. Also served as a Member of the New York State Assembly from 1891 to 1892. (Bio by: K)
Saint Marys Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Scudder, Townsend b. July 25, 1865 d. February 22, 1960
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1899 to 1901, and 1903 to 1905. Also served as a State Court Judge from 1907 to 1920, and 1927 to 1936. (Bio by: K)
Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Seton, Anya b. January 23, 1904 d. November 8, 1990
Author. She began her writing career by selling short stories to newspapers and magazines. She went on to write ten best-selling historical and biographical novels: My Theodosia (1941), Dragonwyck (1944), The Turquoise (1946), The Hearth and Eagle (1948), Foxfire (1951), Katherine (1954), The Winthrop Woman (1958), Devil Water (1962), Avalon (1965), Green Darkness (1973). Two of these were made into Hollywood movies: Dragonwyck in 1946, starring Gene Tierney and Vincent Price, and Foxfire in...[Read More] (Bio by: Eddie)
Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Swayze, John Cameron b. April 4, 1906 d. August 15, 1995
Television Personality. Among his films are, The Skin Of Our Teeth" (1955), "A Face In The Crowd" (1957), "The Boston Strangler" (1968), and "When Nature Calls" (1985). Appeared on television shows as, "The Bob Hope Show" and "What's My Line?" and "Your Show Of Shows." He is best known for his shows, "To Tell The Truth" (1959-1960-host), "Chance For Romance (1958-host), "Armstrong Circle Theatre" (1955-1957-host, narrator), and "Who Said That?" (1948-1951-panelist). (Bio by: K)
Round Hill Community Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Templeton, Alec b. July 4, 1909 d. March 28, 1963
Composer, Pianist. Blind from birth, but blessed with perfect pitch, he began playing the piano at age 2 and was composing by age 4. Educated in London at the Royal Academy of Music and at the Royal College of Music, he composed serious works for the piano, orchestra, string quartet and voice. By the early 1930s he was appearing with various symphony orchestras and touring Europe cinemas as a featured artist. In 1935, Jack Hylton, British bandleader, brought Templeton to the United States when...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Tierney, William Laurence b. August 6, 1876 d. April 13, 1958
US Congressman. Elected to represent Connecticut's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1931 to 1933. (Bio by: K)
Saint Marys Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Warren, Leonard b. April 21, 1911 d. March 4, 1960
Acclaimed Baritone. One of the most dramatic events in the history of the Metropolitian Opera occurred when Leonard Warren cast as Don Carlo during the performance of forza del destino in the second act clutched his chest and pitched forward to the stage. He had suffered a massive heart attack. Later Rodolf Bing stepped before the curtain and announced, "I ask you to honor the memory of one of our greatest artist with a moment of silence". Leonard Warren was dead at 48. He was the son of Jewish...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul S.)
Saint Marys Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

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