Find A Grave - Suffolk County

Bonventre, Cesare 'The Tall Guy' b. January 1, 1951 d. April 16, 1984
Organized Crime Figure. He as a member of both the Sicilian Mafia and the Bonanno Organized Crime Family operating out of Brooklyn, New York. A bodyguard to Bonanno boss Carmine Galante on the day Galante and three others were murdered. Bonventre survived the massacre and escaped. He was arrested a week later, but told the FBI he saw nothing and was freed. He was a member of the Salvatore Catalano Crew. A main importer and trafficker of heroin from Sicily. He was murdered one month before the "...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill Heneage)
Saint Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Bourgeois, Louise b. December 25, 1911 d. May 31, 2010
Artist. As a painter and more notably as a sculptor, she created a long series of semi-abstract yet expressive works that many consider erotic or disturbing. Bourgeois was raised in Paris by a well-off family that sold and repaired tapestries, and with whom she had conflicted relations that were to be manifested in her work. She studied mathematics at the Sorbonne in her teens, then pursued a career in art at the Ecole du Louvre and the Ecole du Beau Arts. In 1938 she married American art...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Cutchogue Cemetery, Cutchogue, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Brennan, Peter Joseph b. May 24, 1918 d. October 2, 1996
Presidential Cabinet Secretary. Apppointed as the Secretary of Labor during the Nixon and Ford administrations, serving from 1974 to 1975.
Cause of death: lymphatic cancer
Saint Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Brokenshire, Norman E. b. June 10, 1898 d. May 4, 1965
Radio Personality. Born in Canada, he began his career as a radio announcer at WJZ in New York City and went on to cover several historical events including the funeral of William Jennings Bryan and the inauguration of Calvin Coolidge. He appeared on the television programs, "Battle Of The Ages" (1952), and "The Better Home Show" (1951-1952). He was also featured in several early documentaries as well, "Screen Snapshots: Disc Jockeys, U.S.A." (1949), "Screen Russia Through The Eyes Of An...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Washington Memorial Park, Mount Sinai, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Brooks, Geraldine b. October 29, 1925 d. June 19, 1977
Actress. She is best remembered for her supporting roles in numerous films and television shows from the 1940s through the 1970s. Born Geraldine Stroock in New York City, her father, James Stroock, owned a costume company that provided costumes to stage theaters. Her mother, Bianca, was a costume designer and stylist. Her aunt was a Ziegfeld Follies girl, and another aunt was a singer with the Metropolitan Opera. As a young teen, she attended the Hunter Modeling School, and graduated in...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Cause of death: Heart attack
Washington Memorial Park, Mount Sinai, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Brooks, Joseph b. March 11, 1938 d. May 22, 2011
Composer. Born in New York City, he was best known for writing the Grammy Award-winning number one hit song "You Light Up My Life", performed by Debbie Boone in 1977. The song, which was featured in the movie of the same name, also won Brooks an Oscar for Best Song at the 50th Annual Academy Awards in 1978. His other compositions included "If Ever I See You Again", "The Hourglass Song", "California", "Do You Have A Piano", "It's A Long Way From Brooklyn" and many more. He also wrote scores for...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Suicide
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, East Hampton, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Brown, Walter C. 'Walt' b. December 30, 1911 d. July 29, 1951
Auto Race Car Driver. He was a victim of racing's "Black Sunday." On this day, three big-time drivers, each of whom were veterans of the Indianapolis 500, and who together constituted the 11th (last) row for the 1951 starting field, lost their lives on this day. At the Williams Grove Speedway in Pennsylvania, Walt Brown was warming up an ill-handling car, the Jack Robbins Special. This car, as the Noc-Out Hose Clamp Special, had been driven to victory in the 1941 Indianapolis 500 by Floyd Davis...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)
Saint Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 11; Range L; Grave 180
Brush, George Washington b. October 4, 1842 d. November 18, 1927
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. As an officer in the 34th United States Colored Infantry, he voluntarily commanded a boat crew that went to the rescue of a large number of union soldiers stranded on the steamer 'Boston' and succeeded in conveying them to shore while under heavy fire from a confederate battery. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for this action. (Bio by: William Sweeney)
Huntington Rural Cemetery, Huntington, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Burke, James 'Jimmy the Gent' b. July 5, 1931 d. April 13, 1996
Organized Crime Figure. Known as "Jimmy the Gent", he was immortalized in the Martin Scorcese gangster film "Goodfellas". He was one of New York City's most successful and revered organized criminals who went down in the annals of crime as the architect of the notorious 1978 Lufthansa heist, which looted New York's JFK airport of over $5.8 million in untraceable currency. On December 11th, 1978, just before dawn, a gang of seven men (identified as Angelo Sepe, Joe Manri, "Frenchy" McMahon...[Read More]
Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Capasso, Carl 'Andy' b. September 10, 1945 d. March 14, 2001
Crime Figure. "Millionaire tax cheat" Carl "Andy" Capasso, the ex-lover of former Miss America Bess Myerson and a key player in one of the most lurid scandals of the New York City "Koch era," died of cancer at his Upper East Side apartment, one month after being diagnosed. Capasso, a sewer contractor, was at the center of what came to be known as the "NYC Bess Mess" in the mid-1980s. Along with Myerson, who was Mayor Koch's Cultural Affairs Commissioner. He was indicted in October 1987 by then-...[Read More] (Bio by: John T. Chiarella)
Cause of death: Cancer
Southampton Cemetery, Southampton, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Carey, Hugh Leo b. April 11, 1919 d. August 7, 2011
51st Governor of New York, US Congressman. The son of a petroleum distributor, he attended St. John's College and following the United States' entry into World War II, he enlisted with the Army. He was elevated to the rank of major and during his service with the One Hundred Fourth Division in Europe, he received a Bronze Star, Croix de Guerre and Combat Infantry Award. Upon returning home, he attained his law degree and practiced privately. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected to...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery, Dering Harbor, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Casamento, Anthony b. November 16, 1920 d. July 18, 1987
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during World War II in the United States Marine Corps as a Corporal in Company D, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on Guadalcanal in the British Solomon Islands on November 1, 1942. His citation reads "Serving as a leader of a machine gun section, Corporal Casamento directed his unit to advance along a ridge near the Matanikau River where they engaged the enemy. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Distinguished Service Section, Grave 79A
Chapin, Harry b. December 7, 1942 d. July 16, 1981
Singer, Songwriter, Activist. He originally wanted to become a filmaker, and his socially-conscious folk-rock ballads showed a decided flair for storytelling. His signature song, the six-minute "Taxi" (1972), reveals the hard-bitten observations of a cab driver, while "W. O. L. D." (1973) describes the life of a disc jockey. "Cat's in the Cradle" (1974), Chapin's only Number One hit, is about a businessman who realizes too late how he sacrificed his relationship with his son to his...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Huntington Rural Cemetery, Huntington, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Chappel, Alonzo b. March 1, 1828 d. December 4, 1887
Artist. Son of William P and Maria (Howes) Chappel. His artistic talent was recognized very early when at nine he entered a portrait into the American Institute Fair. By the time he was twelve, he was charging $25 for each portrait he painted. He also was strongly influenced by the history of the United States and was inspired by the works of other artists of the period. His family moved to Brooklyn where he met and married Almira Stewart in Plymouth Church by the abolitionist preacher Rev...[Read More] (Bio by: Mark Maxwell)
Union Cemetery, Middle Island, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Clancy, Gil b. May 30, 1922 d. March 31, 2011
Hall of Fame Boxing Figure. As manager and trainer of Emile Griffith, he was best known for his significant contributions to the former world welterweight and middleweight's career. Born Gilbert Thomas Clancy, he served with the US Army during World War II, and fought as an amateur while stationed on a base in Mississippi. After the war, he attended New York University from where he attained his bachelor's and master's degrees in Education. While teaching in New York City, he began training...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Saint Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Coe, Fred b. December 23, 1914 d. April 29, 1979
Television producer and director. Coe produced and directed the television shows, "Philco Television Playhouse" (1948-1955) and "Mr. Peeper's" (1952-1955), starring Wally Cox. He also produced Broadway plays including "Two For The Second" and "The Miracle Wrorker." On television, the films, "Peter Pan," "Cyrano De Bergerac," and "Marty."
Green River Cemetery, East Hampton, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Coltrane, Alice b. August 27, 1937 d. January 12, 2007
Jazz Musician. As a performer and composer she was linked to the musical improvisations of her late husband, legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane. A pianist and organist, she performed with top-flight jazz ensembles led by Yusef Lateef, Kenny Burrell, Terry Gibbs and Lucky Thompson. Her many albums included "A Monastic Trio," "Ptah the El Daoud" and "Translinear Light" (2004), her first jazz album in 26 years. A convert to Hinduism, she also served as the swami of the San Fernando Valley's...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Respiratory failure
Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Plot: Greenlawn Div, Sec 31, Block 4, Range 2, Grave 13
Coltrane, John William b. September 23, 1926 d. July 17, 1967
Jazz Musician. Legendary and acclaimed jazz saxophone player, composer and a major figure in the evolution of the jazz styles known as bebop and free jazz. Along with saxophonist Charlie Parker, Coltrane is considered one of the most influential saxophonist in the history of jazz music. As an artist, he was always searching and seeking to take his music further in what he quite...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Greenlawn Div, Sec 31, Block 4, Range 2, Grave 13
Cooling, Headley George b. 1888 d. September 8, 1944
Journalist.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: post sec. Grave 25499
Cooper, Gary (Frank James) b. May 7, 1901 d. May 13, 1961
Actor. His career lasted over thirty six years in which he received five Academy Award nominations for Best Actor, winning twice and also received an Honorary Award from the Academy for his many memorable screen performances and the international recognition he, as an individual, had gained for the motion picture industry. He was born Frank James Cooper in Helena, Montana to English parents and spent part of his childhood around Helena - his father served as a Montana Supreme Court Justice and...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Cause of death: Cancer
Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary R.C. Cemetery, Southampton, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Jesus & Mary Section

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