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Gandolfini, James b. September 18, 1961 d. June 19, 2013
Actor. He is best remembered for the role of 'Tony Soprano' in the successful HBO cable television series "The Sopranos", which he starred in from 1999 to 2007. After graduating from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he majored in communications, he aspired to become the proprietor of a bar, and, following a period when he worked as a nightclub manager and bouncer, he developed an interest in acting and began taking courses. His break in the industry came with the role of '...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
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Smith, Johnny b. June 25, 1922 d. June 11, 2013
Musician. He was an extremely diverse guitarist whose playing and writing greatly influenced music styles all the way from jazz, country, rock & roll and beyond. A self taught player in the 1930s, he joined "Uncle Lem and the Mountain Boys" a hillbilly band, toured and later played in a jazz trio called the "Airport Boys". After serving in a US Army band during World War II, he soon became a popular musician, playing at NBC Radio Studios, the Birdland Jazz Club in New York and in the orchestral...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
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Leffler, Jason b. September 16, 1975 d. June 12, 2013
American Racing Driver. He began his career racing midget cars in the United States Auto Club series, where he won three consecutive Midget championships from 1997 to 1999, as well as the Silver Crown series championship in 1998. In 1999 he joined the Joe Gibbs Racing team, making 4 starts in the Busch Series during the season with moderate success. At the same time, he also started a race in the Indy Racing League at Walt Disney World Speedway, but finished last after wrecking early in the...[Read More] (Bio by: William Bjornstad)
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Barber, Miller b. March 31, 1931 d. June 11, 2013
Professional Golfer. He is remembered as a player who enjoyed significant success on the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour in the 1960s and 1970s, and a greater degree of success on the Senior PGA Tour (now called the Champions Tour) in the 1980s. Nicknamed "Mr. X," he played with an unusual looped backswing/downswing, but squared up very consistently through impact. Born Miller Westford Barber, Jr., he graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas in 1954. He...[Read More] (Bio by: William Bjornstad)
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Grimsley Jr., Gen. James Alexander b. November 14, 1921 d. June 11, 2013
US Army General. A decorated veteran of World War II and of the Viet Nam War, he shall probably be best remembered for his tenure as president of The Citadel during the 1980s. Raised in northeastern South Carolina, he graduated from Charleston's The Citadel in 1942, immediately joined the Army as a second lieutenant, and spent World War II as an infantry officer in the South Pacific. Following the conflict, Grimsley served in a succession of assignments that saw him hold a number of stateside...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA
Browne, Lucile b. March 18, 1907 d. May 10, 1976
Actress. Began her carrer as a model before joining a theatrical troupe. Signed by Fox Film Corporation and utilized primarily in comedy, romantic pictures, and Westerns. She appeared in 46 titles including the films "Soup to Nuts" (1930), "The Last of the Mohicans" (1932) with Harry Carey, "Texas Terror" (1935) and "Rainbow Valley" (1935) both featuring John Wayne, and "The Thin Man Goes Home" (1945) with William Powell and Myrna Loy. She met future husband James Flavin on the set of the 1932...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank R. Adamski)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section W Tier 8
Ruehlmann, Eugene Peter b. February 23, 1925 d. June 8, 2013
Cincinnati Mayor. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio from 1967 until 1971. born one of ten siblings, he served with the United States Marine Corps during World War II and upon his return home, he attended the University of Cincinnati. He played collegiate football during his collegiate years and was a member of the Bearcats' squad which captured the Sun Bowl title in 1946. He attained his law degree from Harvard Law School and went onto become a partner...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
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Cellucci, Argeo Paul b. April 24, 1948 d. June 8, 2013
Massachusetts Governor, US Ambassador. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 69th Governor of Massachusetts from 1997 to 2001. After graduating from the Boston College School of Management in 1970, he attained his law degree from Boston College Law School three years later. Cellucci went onto work at his family's automotive dealership in addition to serving with the United States Army Reserves. He developed an interest in politics and was elected to the Massachusetts House of...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Ramirez, Richard (Ricardo Muñoz) b. February 29, 1960 d. June 7, 2013
Serial Killer. Prior to his capture, Ramirez was dubbed the "Night Stalker" by the news media. Having terrorized the Southern California region in the mid-1980s, he was convicted on 13 counts of murder, 5 counts of attempted murder, 11 counts of sexual assault, and 14 counts of burglary. He received the Death Penalty for his crimes. He died in Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae, California, on the morning of June 7, 2013. The cause of death is pending an investigation.
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Dempsey, Frank b. May 27, 1925 d. June 1, 2013
Professional Football Player. For six seasons (1950 to 1955), he played at the linebacker position in the National and Canadian Football Leagues with the Chicago Bears, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Ottawa Rough Riders. Raised in Florida where he attended Miami Senior High School, he served with the United States Military during World War II, prior to playing collegiate football at the University of Florida. Selected by the Bears during the 1950 NFL Draft, he totaled 39 regular season games. Dempsey...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
Williams, Esther b. August 8, 1921 d. June 6, 2013
Entertainer, Hall of Fame Swimmer. Billed as the "Million Dollar Mermaid", she adorned the silver screen in several MGM box-office hits, among them "Neptune's Daughter" (1949), "Dangerous When Wet" (1953) and "Jupiter's Darling" (1955). Born Esther Jane Williams, her father was a sign painter, her mother was a psychologist, she was the youngest of five siblings. She developed an interest for swimming during her youth and from dedicated training, she went onto capture the National AAU...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea, Ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean
Sharpe, Tom b. March 30, 1928 d. June 6, 2013
British Author. He is best remembered for his satirical "Wilt" series of novels, in which he admonishes popular English culture, as well as "Porterhouse Blue" (1974) and "Blott on the Landscape" (1975), which were both adapted for television. Born Thomas Ridley Sharpe, his father was a Unitarian minister. After receiving his education at Bloxham School at Oxfordshire, England and Lancing College in West Sussex, England, he joined the British Royal Marines during World War II. After completing...[Read More] (Bio by: William Bjornstad)
Cremated, Ashes scattered, Cremated. Specifically, his ashes will be divided between Llafrancy, in Cambridge, England and in North Sunderland, where his father was born.
Wynn, Will b. January 15, 1949 d. June 4, 2013
Professional Football Player. For five seasons (1973 to 1977), he played at the defensive end position in the National Football League with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins. Raised in Newport News, Virginia where he attended Huntington High School, he played collegiate football at Tennessee State University. Selected by the Eagles during the 7th-round of the 1973 NFL Draft, he appeared in 55 games. During his career, Wynn was widely known throughout the league for his agility...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Chelten Hills Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Jones, Deacon (David) b. December 9, 1938 d. June 3, 2013
Hall of Fame Professional Football Player. Born David D. Jones, he was a 14th-round draft pick in 1961 out of Mississippi Valley State by the Los Angeles Rams, where he spent his first 11 seasons, teaming up with Merlin Olsen, Rosey Grier and Lamar Lundy to form "The Fearsome Foursome", one of the most famous defensive lines in National...[Read More] (Bio by: Louis Mata)
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Phillips, Richie b. 1940 d. May 31, 2013
American Labor Union Leader. From 1978 until 1999, he served as the head of the Major League Umpires Association. He will be best remembered for orchestrating the mass resignation of Major League Baseball umpires in 1999. This action led to the purging and ultimate end of many veteran umpire's careers. The son of a police officer, he received an athletic scholarship to play football at Villanova University and attained a law degree while attending there. Phillips landed a position as an...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
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Smith, Ron b. May 3, 1943 d. June 2, 2013
Professional Football Player. For ten seasons (1965 to 1974), he played at the defensive back and wide receiver positions in the National Football League with the Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders. While attending East Chicago High School, Smith achieved greatness at basketball and track in addition to football and continued his athletic excellence at the University of Wisconsin. While a member of the Badgers, he was a contributor to their...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
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Lautenberg, Frank Raleigh b. January 23, 1924 d. June 3, 2013
Senior United States Senator from New Jersey. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served in the US Senate from 1982 to 2001 and following a brief retirement, he was re-elected to the Senate and served since 2003. He is remembered as "the last of the New Deal liberals" and was known for his legislative efforts against drunk driving, and his support of spending for Amtrak and urban public transportation, for stronger environmental regulations, greater consumer protections and...[Read More] (Bio by: William Bjornstad)
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot: Section 2, Site 1232-B
LaHood, Mike b. December 11, 1944 d. May 30, 2013
Professional Football Player. For six seasons (1969 to 1974), he played at the guard position in the National and Canadian Football Leagues with the Los Angeles Rams, St. Louis Cardinals and British Columbia Lions. He attended attended Spalding High School in Illinois and played collegiate football at the University of Wyoming. Selected by the Rams during the 1968 NFL Draft, he went onto appear in 51 regular season NFL games. During his rookie season (1969), he served as a blocker for...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
Stapleton, Jean b. January 19, 1923 d. May 31, 2013
Actress. She will be fondly remembered for playing Edith Baines Bunker, wife of Archie Bunker (played by Carroll O'Connor) in the groundbreaking TV series "All in the Family" (1971 to 1980). Born Jeanne Murray, her father was a billboard salesman, her mother was an opera singer, she had a fondness for movies as a child. However, it would not be until her graduation from high school when she decided to pursue a career in acting. She studied at Hunter College and became associated with various...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Lincoln Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Meely, Cliff b. July 10, 1947 d. May 29, 2013
Professional Basketball Player. Raised in Chicago where he attended Harlan High School and Northeastern Junior College, prior to transferring to the University of Colorado. While a Buff, Meely established himself as perhaps the greatest player in the history of the school's program. He set the record for points-per-game with 24.3 and compiled 47 points in a contest against Oklahoma in 1971; a feat which holds to date. Additionally, he earned First-Team All-American status in 1971. He was...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
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