Find A Grave - Nassau County

Alda, Frances b. May 31, 1879 d. September 18, 1952
Opera Singer. Born Franny Jane Davis in New Zealand, she was of Australian parentage. As a teenager, she went to Australia to perform light opera on the stage and showed enough promise to be taken to Paris, France in 1902 to further her career through study under mezzo-soprano Blanche Marchesi, who subsequently renamed her "Frances Alda". Sfter nearly two years of study she debuted in 1904 in the role of ' Manon Lescaut ' in the opera "Manon" at Paris' Opera Comique. She then traveled to...[Read More] (Bio by: John T. Chiarella)
All Saints Cemetery, Great Neck, Nassau County, New York, USA
Bloch, Dr. Eduard b. January 30, 1872 d. June 1, 1945
Personal physician to the family of Adolf Hitler, who went on to become Germany's Fuhrer of the Third Reich. Former medical officer in the Austrian Army. Dr. Bloch was responsible for the care of Hitler's mother Klara Hitler and young Adolf at his practice in Linz, Austria. Nursed Hitler back to health in 1904 from a lung ailment after Hitler became seriously ill. Treated Hitler's mother, never charging for house calls or medications when she was dying of breast cancer. After Hitler's mother...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert)
Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, Nassau County, New York, USA
Plot: Section D, Block 3
Bloom, Ruben 'Rube' b. April 24, 1902 d. March 30, 1976
Jazz Musician, Composer. Some of the songs that he composed were "Don't Worry 'Bout Me", "Fools Rush In", "Suite of Moods", Soliloquy", "Jumping Jack", and "I Wish I Could Tell You". He also wrote what was called in its day, "Negro" spirituals.
Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, Nassau County, New York, USA
Plot: Sidney & Rose Tyroler Grounds
Braun, Carl b. September 25, 1927 d. February 10, 2010
Professional Basketball Player, Coach. For thirteen seasons (1947 to 1950, 1952 to 1962), he played at the guard and forward positions in the Basketball Association of America and National Basketball Association with the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. Born Carl August Braun, he attended Garden City High School in New York and played collegiate basketball at Colgate University. He served two years in the United States Army before resuming his NBA career in 1952. Braun established himself as...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, Nassau County, New York, USA
Brothers, Dr. Joyce Diane b. October 20, 1927 d. May 13, 2013
Psychologist, Television Personality, and Newspaper Columnist. She is best remembered for her daily advice column that appeared from 1960 to 2013 in various newspapers and is credited with inspiring TV personality and psychologist Doctor Phil McGraw and talk radio host Doctor Laura Schlessinger. She was born in Brooklyn, New York City to Jewish parents who were both lawyers and shared a law practice. After graduating from Far Rockaway High School in Queens, New York City in 1944, she enrolled...[Read More] (Bio by: William Bjornstad)
Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, Nassau County, New York, USA
Brown, James Joseph 'J.J.' b. September 27, 1855 d. September 5, 1922
Businessman. Although known today as the husband of "Unsinkable Molly Brown" Margaret Brown of "RMS Titanic" disaster fame, he was one of the wealthiest men in the United States from his days as a gold mine owner of the Colorado gold and silver booms of the 19th century.
Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, Nassau County, New York, USA
Brown (Tobin), Margaret 'Unsinkable Molly Brown' b. July 18, 1867 d. October 26, 1932
Humanitarian, philanthropist, suffragist, preservationist, politician, author, stage actress, singer, RMS Titanic survivor - Margaret "Maggie" Tobin was born July 18, 1867 in Hannibal, Missouri to John and Johanna Tobin. At the age of 19 she went to live in Leadville, Colorado with her brother. In the summer of 1886 she met James Joseph “J.J.” Brown and they were married on September 1, 1886. While her husband advanced to superintendent in the mines, Maggie started soup kitchens in the mining...[Read More] (Bio by: Debbie)
Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, Nassau County, New York, USA
Plot: Benziger plot: Sec 15 Row St Quentin Plot 2
GPS coordinates: 40.7514114, -73.5875168 (hddd.dddd)
Bryant, William Cullen b. November 3, 1794 d. June 12, 1878
Poet, Editor. His first poem, "Thanatopsis," was published when the poet was 17 years old. His first book of poetry was published in 1821, though it earned him less than $15. He continued writing, building a national reputation as a "fireside poet," while working to make ends meet. He practiced law for a short time in Massachusetts before moving to New York to work as an editor. Eventually, he became editor-in-chief of the New York Evening Post, a post he held for 50 years. After his death, a...[Read More] (Bio by: Midnightdreary)
Roslyn Cemetery, Roslyn, Nassau County, New York, USA
Burnett, Frances Hodgson b. November 24, 1849 d. October 29, 1924
Author. Born Francis Eliza Hodgson at Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England. Her father died in 1853, leaving a widow and five children. Mrs. Hodgeson tried to continue running her husband’s wholesale firm but ultimately failed in part due to the effects of the American Civil War. With the promise of support from a maternal uncle, the family emigrated to Knoxville, Tennessee in 1864. The family found itself in a position no better than what they had faced in Britain. In 1868 in an effort to help...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola)
Roslyn Cemetery, Roslyn, Nassau County, New York, USA
Casey, William b. March 13, 1913 d. May 6, 1987
United States Government Official. Served as the head of the Central Intellegence Agency.
Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, Nassau County, New York, USA
Cassini, Oleg b. April 11, 1913 d. March 17, 2006
Fashion Designer. Famous for the outfits he designed for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. A Hollywood costume designer, who was married to actress Gene Tierney for ten years, and dated Grace Kelly. Oleg Cassini was born Oleg Loiewski in Paris, France, of Russian parents in 1913...[Read More] (Bio by: David)
Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, Nassau County, New York, USA
Checkers b. 1952 d. 1964
Folk Animal Figure. He became famous in 1952 when his owner, Richard Nixon spoke fondly of him in a speech to the nation. Then-VP candidate Nixon was accused of setting up a secret slush fund. Nixon appeared on television and said the only gift he'd received from his political cronies was Checkers. His children loved that dog, Nixon said, and he wasn't going to give it back--even if it was a crime. Nixon went on to become Vice President under Eisenhower, and the rest is history. Patriots...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul S.)
Bide-a-Wee Association Pet Cemetery Memorial Park, Wantagh, Nassau County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 5, Row A, Site 38D (straight back from office)
Chipman, Robert "Bob" b. October 11, 1918 d. November 8, 1973
Major League Baseball Player. The 6-foot-2 left-handed pitcher appeared in a total of four games in 1941-43 with Brooklyn. He was 3-1 with the Dodgers when he was traded on June 6, 1944 to the Chicago Cubs for second baseman Eddie Stanky. Chipman was 12-10 in 1944 and 4-5 with a 3.50 earned run average when the Cubs won the 1945 National League pennant, but he pitched only one-third of an inning against Detroit in the World Series. He remained with the Cubs until he was sold on April 18, 1950...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Coons)
Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, Nassau County, New York, USA
Cocks, William Willets b. July 24, 1861 d. May 24, 1932
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1905 to 1911.
Friends (Quaker) Meeting House Cemetery, Westbury, Nassau County, New York, USA
Cortelyou, George B. b. July 26, 1862 d. October 23, 1940
Presidential Cabinet Secretary. Served as United States Secretary of Commerace and Labor from 1903 to 1904, United States Postmaster General from 1905 to 1907 and United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1907 to 1909. (Bio by: Mark Pawelczak)
Memorial Cemetery of Saint John's Church, Laurel Hollow, Nassau County, New York, USA
Coudert Jr., Frederic Rene b. May 6, 1898 d. May 21, 1972
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 17th District in the United Sttes House of Representatives, serving from 1947 to 1959. (Bio by: Erik Lander)
Memorial Cemetery of Saint John's Church, Laurel Hollow, Nassau County, New York, USA
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
Dana, Charles Anderson b. August 8, 1819 d. October 17, 1897
Newspaper publisher. As a reporter for the New York Tribune he gained nationwide fame in the 1840s when he filed widely reprinted stories from Europe on several revolutionary movements. From 1849 to 1862 he was Managing Editor, resigning over personality conflicts with Editor Horace Greeley. Dana was then hired by the War Department to investigate Civil War battlefield conditions. He uncovered numerous frauds by contractors and quartermsters and also provided Secretary of War Stanton and...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Cemetery, Glen Cove, Nassau County, New York, USA
Davis, Arthur Vining b. May 30, 1867 d. November 17, 1962
Businessman, Philanthropist. Head of the Aluminum Corporation of America.
Locust Valley Cemetery, Locust Valley, Nassau County, New York, USA
Davis, Gary b. April 30, 1896 d. May 5, 1972
Blues Musician. His early life is rather sketchy, being partially blind at birth and loosing his sight completely during his formative years, he showed an interest in music at an early age and built a guitar from a pie pan around the age of seven, teaching himself to play. He also taught himself to play harmonica, and banjo, performing for parties and picnics in his hometown area before moving to Durham, North Carolina, where he played blues on street corners. In the early 1930s, he turned to...[Read More] (Bio by: Caroline)
Cause of death: Heart attack
Rockville Cemetery, Lynbrook, Nassau County, New York, USA

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