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Allen (Israel), Mel (Melvin Allen) b. February 14, 1913 d. June 16, 1996
Baseball Hall of Fame Sportscaster. Born Melvin Allen Israel, he was best known as the Voice of the New York Yankees, broadcasting their games during the glory years from 1949 to 1964. In 1937, Allen was invited to join the CBS Radio Network in New York as an announcer, where he was the main spokesman for the network's drama and game shows. He started to broadcast games for both the Yankees and the Giants in 1939 and was coined for his trademark praise, "How about that?". After serving in the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Beth-el Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Blake, Eugene Carson b. November 7, 1906 d. July 31, 1985
Religious figure, Author. Presbyterian Church leader and author of several books relating to the church and the changing world. (Bio by: Chuck Kearns)
Long Ridge Union Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Bunce, Alan b. June 28, 1902 d. April 27, 1965
Actor. He is best known for his role as 'Albert' in the television series, "Ethel And Albert" (1952-1953). He appeared in the films, "Homicidal" (1961), "Sunrise At Campobello" (1960), "The Last Mile" (1959), and "She's My Weakness" (1930). Also made appearances on television in, "The Defenders" "The Nurses" "Stoney Burke" "Kraft Television Theatre" "The Clock" "Perry Mason" "Naked City" and "The United States Steel Hour."
Long Ridge Union Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Cummings, Homer Stille b. April 30, 1870 d. September 10, 1956
US Presidential Cabinet Member. He received bachelor's (1891) and law degrees (1893) from Yale University and became an attorney in Stamford, Connecticut. He served as Stamford's Mayor from 1900 to 1902 and 1904 to 1906. From 1908 to 1912 Cummings was Stamford's Corporation Counsel. In 1914 he became Fairfield County State's Attorney, serving until 1924. He was a delegate to numerous state and national Democratic conventions, represented Connecticut on the Democratic National Committee from...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Woodland Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Davenport, James b. October 12, 1758 d. August 3, 1797
US Congressman. Served during the Revolutionary War in the Continental Army Commissary Department. Elected as an At-Large Delegate from Connecticut to the United States House of Representatives to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Congressman James Hillhouse, serving from 1796 until his death in office in 1797. He was the brother of Connecticut Congressman John Davenport. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Northfield Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Davenport, John b. January 16, 1752 d. November 28, 1830
US Congressman. Served in the Revolutionary War as a Major in the Continental Army Commissary Department. Elected to represent Connecticut in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1799 to 1817. Represented the 2nd District from 1805 to 1807, the 3rd District from 1809 to 1811, and as an At-Large delegate from 1799 to 1805, 1807 to 1809, and from 1811 to 1817. After serving 18 years in the United State Congress, he declined renomination in 1816. He was the brother of...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Northfield Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Stamford
Delmar, Kenny d. July 14, 1984
Radio Actor. Appeared on "The Danny Kaye Show", "Jungle Jim", and "The Shadow". He is most remembered for his role as Senator Beauregard Claghorn on "The Fred Allen Show" quipping "I say, I say---that's a joke, son!", which is a phrase known to millions of cartoon fans as being used by the Warner Brothers character "Foghorn Leghorn".
Long Ridge Union Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Edwards, Bernard b. October 31, 1952 d. April 18, 1996
Musician. Bassist and co-founder of the 1970s disco group Chic. Along with Niles Rodgers, Edwards provided the music for such hits as "Dance, Dance, Dance," "Le Freak," and "Good Times." Rodgers & Edwards were on tour in Japan when Edwards came down with a case of pneumonia and died in his sleep. He was buried near other family members in his home town of Greenwich, Connecticut. (Bio by: Chuck Kearns)
Fairfield Memorial Park, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Summit Knoll
Elliott, Tony b. April 23, 1959 d. December 31, 2007
Professional Football Player. Born Anthony Robert Elliott in New York City and later raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He played at the nose tackle position for seven seasons (1982 to 1988) in the National Football League with the New Orleans Saints. After playing collegiate football at Wisconsin and later North Texas, Elliott was selected by the Saints in the fifth round of the 1982 NFL Draft. During his career, he appeared in 84 NFL games. (Bio by: C.S.)
Woodland Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Fessenden, Samuel Clement b. March 7, 1815 d. April 18, 1882
Civil War US Congressman. Elected to represent Maine's 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1861 to 1863. Also served as a Candidate for Governor of Maine in 1846, 1847, and 1848. (Bio by: K)
Woodland Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David) b. May 30, 1909 d. June 13, 1986
Bandleader, Clarinetist, Composer. Famously known as "The King of Swing." From a life of impoverishment in a Jewish ghetto, he along with a group of gifted band members, Fletcher Henderson, Teddy Wilson, Gene Krupa, [Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Long Ridge Union Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Hajos, Mitzi b. April, 1889 d. June, 1970
Singer, Dancer, Actress. The future Ziegfeld superstar was born Magdalena Hajos and began performing professionally while still a young child. She came to America in 1909 and played cabarets and vaudeville theater before appearing on Broadway in 1911's 'La Belle Paree' and 'Her Little Highness' in 1913. Her lyrical soprano voice, nimble feet, and charming wit made her a star when she assumed the title role in the operetta 'Sari' (1914). Shortly therearfer, she changed her billing simply to "...[Read More] (Bio by: Louis Mata)
Roxbury Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Hindman, Earl b. October 20, 1942 d. December 29, 2003
Actor. Best known for his role as the kindly neighbor (whose lower face was always hidden from sight to the television audience), Wilson W. Wilson Jr., on the hit television sitcom, "Home Improvement" (1991�1999). Hindman studied acting at the University of Arizona and eventually broke into motion pictures, portraying heavies in the 1970s thrillers, "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" and "The Parallax View." Hindman's most famous and enduring pre-Home Improvement role was that of ex-cop and...[Read More] (Bio by: JCFHS '38)
Cause of death: Lung cancer
Roxbury Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Keenan, Brian b. January 28, 1943 d. October 5, 1985
Musician. He was the drummer for the late 1960s rock group The Chambers Brothers. Their biggest hit was the song "Time Has Come Today" (1968). Keenan was previously a member of the British group Manfred Mann. He died of a heart attack. (Bio by: C.S.)
Queen of Peace Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Merritt, Schuyler b. December 16, 1853 d. April 1, 1953
US Congressman. Elected to represent the 4th district of Connecticut in the US House of Represenatives, he served from 1917 to 1931. He died at the age of 100. The Merritt Parkway in southern Connecticut is named after him. (Bio by: Erik Lander)
Woodland Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Minor, William Thomas b. October 3, 1815 d. October 13, 1889
Connecticut Governor. Served as the Governor of Connecticut from 1855 to 1857.
Woodland Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Northey, Ronald James 'Ron' b. April 26, 1920 d. April 16, 1971
Major League Baseball Player. Played Major League baseball as an outfield for 12 seasons (1942 to 1944, 1946 to 1950, 1952, 1955 to 1957) with the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox. Built with a slugger�s body, he was a power hitter with a strong arm that benefited him in the outfield during his early days, but was very slow moving, which would cause him to be relegated to pinch hitting duties late in his career. Arriving with the...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Fairfield Memorial Park, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Sanctuary Knoll, Plot 235, Grave 3
Radner, Gilda b. June 28, 1946 d. May 20, 1989
Actress, Comedienne. She gained wide fame in the mid-1970s as an original cast member of television's hit comedy series, "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). Born Gilda Susan Radner in Detroit, Michigan, to Henrietta Dworkin Radner, a legal secretary, and Herman Radner, a businessman who operated Detroit's Seville Hotel, where many nightclub performers and actors stayed when performing in the city. Radner attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, dropping out in her senior year to follow her...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Cause of death: Ovarian cancer
Long Ridge Union Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Just to the right of the center of the cemetery, near a small ornamental tree and in front of a small shrub surrounded by a small circle of stones.
Smith, Truman b. November 27, 1791 d. May 3, 1884
US Congressman. Elected to represent Connecticut's 4th and 5th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1839 to 1843, and 1845 to 1849. Also served as a United States Senator from Connecticut from 1849 to 1854, Member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives in 1831, and Federal Judge in 1862. (Bio by: K)
Woodland Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Smith, Walter 'Red' b. September 25, 1905 d. January 15, 1982
Journalist. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and graduated from Notre Dame in 1927. He went to work for the Milwaukee "Sentinel" as a general assignment reporter. The next year he went to work for the St. Louis "Star", with his first sports assignment being a night football game. Later he worked for the Philadelphia "Record", where he formed a close friendship with Grantland Rice. In 1945 he moved to the New York "Herald-...[Read More]
Long Ridge Union Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

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