Find A Grave - Fairfield County

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
Altomare, Anthony C. 'Tony' b. July 24, 1928 d. February 18, 2003
Professional Wrestler. Known as "The Sicilian" in the WWF(E) for almost 25 years, he and Lou Albano formed the Tag Team of "The Sicilians" in the late 1960s. Together they won the United States Tag Team Title, which became the World tag team Title. He was once a life guard and American Red Cross Swimming Instructor, and served in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Paratrooper Division from 1946 to 1948. (Bio by: Miss Hildy)
Spring Grove Cemetery, Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Overlooking the pond, facing away from it.
Baldwin, Abraham [cenotaph] b. November 23, 1754 d. March 4, 1807
US Senator and Congressman, Signer of Constitution. He attended Yale in his native Connecticut with the desire to become a minister, but his involvement as an army chaplain during the Revolutionary War changed his career path. While in the Army the young theologian began to study law. Following the war he was encouraged to move to Georgia to help establish the frontier state's education system. He moved there in 1784 establishing a law practice near Augusta. In 1785 he was elected to the state...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
Greenfield Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Baldwin, Faith b. October 1, 1893 d. March 18, 1978
Author. A native of New Rochelle, New York, she is considered one of the most successful writers of light fiction in the 20th century whose works targeted an audience of middle-class women. They include "Skyscraper," "Alimony," "No Private Heaven," "American Family," "Twenty-Four Hours A Day," "White Collar Girl," "Change Of Heart," "The Office Wife," "Adam's Eden," "Letty & The Law," "Blue Horizons," "The Moons Our Home," "Breath Of Life," "Hotel Hostess," "Rich Girl, Poor Girl," and "...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Ball, Cornelius 'Neal' b. April 22, 1881 d. October 15, 1957
Major League Baseball Player. Played Major League Baseball for seven seasons (1907 to 1913) as a Shortstop and 2nd Baseman for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox. Broke in with the Yankees at the tail end of the 1907 season, and became their regular shortstop a year later. A marginal hitter, the Yankees shipped him to the Indians right after the start of the 1909 campaign. That year, however, Neal Ball would accomplish an achievement that has forever enshrined him in...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Section G, Lot 133 1/2, Grave 7
Barlow, Joel [cenotaph] b. March 24, 1754 d. December 12, 1812
This is a cenotaph placed in this cemetery to honor his memory. He is actually buried in a Churchyard in Zarnowiec, Poland. US Diplomat. Served as United States Minister to France after being appointed by President James Madison from 1811 until his death in 1812. He also fought in the Battle of Long Island while serving with the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War in 1776.
Great Pasture Road Cemetery, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Cenotaph
Barnum, Phineas T. b. July 5, 1810 d. April 7, 1891
Legendary 19th Century American showman and circus promoter. Best remembered for founding the first modern three-ring circus, which also would eventually became the biggest and most important circus in the world, the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. He was born Phineas Taylor Barnum on July 5, 1810 in Bethel, Connecticut, the oldest of five children of an inn and store-keeper. After his father’s death when he was 15, Barnum went to work as a store-keeper, and was also active in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Edward Parsons)
Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Section 9
GPS coordinates: 41.1719093, -73.2243195 (hddd.dddd)
Basso, Hamilton b. September 5, 1904 d. May 13, 1964
Author. Among his popular works are "The World from Jackson Square," "The Green Room," and "The View from Pompey's Head." (Bio by: Laurie)
Lyons Plain Cemetery, Weston, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Baxley, Barbara Angie Rose b. January 1, 1923 d. June 7, 1990
Actress. Born in Porterville, California, she had many television and film roles, being best remembered for portraying Sally Field's mother in "Norma Rae" (1979). She began her career on Broadway in 1948 and made her film debut in "East of Eden" (1955). Her other films included "The Savage Eye" (1959), "Nashville" (1975), "All That Glitters" (1977), "Sea of Love" (1989) and "Exorcist 3" (1990). For television, she appeared on "Have Gun Will Travel", "Dr. Kildare", "The Twilight Zone", "Hawaii...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Umpawaug Cemetery, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Betts, Thaddeus b. February 4, 1789 d. April 7, 1840
US Senator, Connecticut Lieutenant Governor. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, he graduated from Yale College in 1807, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1810 and returned to Norwalk to commence practice. After membership in the State House of Representatives (1815, 1830) and State Senate (1831), he was elected Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut and served three terms, under Governors John Samuel Peters (1831 to 1833) and Samuel A. Foot (1834 to 1835). A Whig, Betts was elected to the US...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Norwalk Union Cemetery, Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Bishop, William Darius b. September 14, 1827 d. February 4, 1904
US Congressman. Elected to represent Connecticut's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1857 to 1859. The President of the Naugatuck Railroad Compnay and the New York and New Haven Railroad Company, he also served as a member of the Connecticut State House in 1872, and in the Connecticut State Senate from 1866 to 1874, and from 1877 to 1878. (Bio by: Ethan F. Bishop)
Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Bishop Family Plot (Arch)
Bissell, Clark b. September 7, 1782 d. September 15, 1857
Connecticut Governor. Served as the Governor of Connecticut from 1847 to 1849. (Bio by: K)
Norwalk Union Cemetery, Norwalk, 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
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
Borglum, Solon H b. December 22, 1868 d. January, 1922
Sculptor who specialized in themes of the Old West. His older brother was Mount Rushmore Sculptor Gutzon Borglum. (Bio by: Chuck Kearns)
Silvermine Cemetery, New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Rear Right Corner
Bryce, Edward S. 'Ed' b. September 24, 1921 d. December 6, 1999
Stage, Radio, and Television Actor. He was best known for two roles: the character Captain Steve Strong on television's "Tom Corbett-Space Cadet" from 1954 to 1955; and an on/off again role as Bill Bauer on the long running CBS Television Soap Opera, "The Guiding Light" from 1959 to 1983. (Bio by: Chuck Kearns)
Memorial Garden of The Unitarian Church, Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Upper Level of memorial garden
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
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
Butler, Thomas Belden b. August 22, 1806 d. June 8, 1873
US Congressman. From 1832 to 1846 he was a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives and served in the State Senate, 1847 and 1848. He was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first Congress and served one term, 1849 to 1851. Butler was appointed Connecticut judge of the Superior Court in 1855, associate justice of the State Supreme Court in 1861 and Chief Justice of the same court in 1870. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Norwalk Union Cemetery, Norwalk, 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

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