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Abrams, Calvin Ross 'Cal' b. March 2, 1924 d. February 25, 1997
Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball as an outfielder for 8 seasons (1949 to 1956) with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox. He appeared in his first three and half seasons with the Dodgers, mainly as a backup outfielder. After playing 10 games for the Dodgers in 1952, he was traded to the Reds. Before the beginning of the 1953 season he was dealt to the Pirates, and proceeded to have his best year...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Star of David Memorial Gardens, North Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
Plot: Garden of Moses Section, Lot 205, Grave 1
Adderley, Julian 'Cannonball' b. September 15, 1928 d. August 8, 1975
Jazz Musician. He was a well-known and popular American soulful jazz alto saxophonist of the 1960s who explored bebop, modal, soul-fusion styles (which was exemplified by his composition "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy!"), and was one of the leading alto saxophonists of his generation after jazz legend Charlie Parker. Born in Tampa, Florida, into a musical family, he was introduced to music by his father, a cornetist. Originally...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
Cause of death: Stroke
Southside Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
Adderley, Nathaniel 'Nat' b. November 25, 1931 d. January 1, 2000
Jazz Musician. He was the younger brother of famous jazz musician Julius "Cannonball" Adderley. Although some may disagree, he never was in his brother's shadow as he was multi-talented in his own right playing the trumpet as a teen then changing to the cornet in 1950, then adding the French horn, plus composing "soul jazz" music arrangements, being the business manager his brother band for years and later leading his own band. Born in Tampa, FL to music teachers Julian, Sr. and Sugar Adderley...[Read More] (Bio by: Linda Davis)
Southside Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
Albury, Charles Donald b. October 12, 1920 d. May 23, 2009
United States World War II Aviator. He was the co-pilot of the B-29 Superfortress bomber "Bockscar" that dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan on August 9, 1945 during World War II. The 10,200-pound explosive, nicknamed "Fat Man", instantly killed an estimated 40,000 people. Another 35,000 died from injuries and radiation sickness. Japan surrendered five days later. A United States Army Air Corps Captain when he participated in that famous mission, he also witnessed the first atomic...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Moody)
Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Allen, Johnny Thomas b. September 30, 1905 d. March 29, 1959
Major League Baseball Player. The hot-tempered right-hander set American League records for highest winning percentage in a season at .938 when he was 15-1 for the Cleveland Indians in 1937 and for most consecutive wins with 17, from September 10, 1936 to September 30, 1937. He broke in by going 17-4 with a 3.70 earned run average for the New York Yankees in 1932. He followed with 15-7 in 1933, but missed time with an injury while going 5-2 in 1934. After posting a 13-6 record in 1935, he was...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Coons)
Memorial Park Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA
Amoros, Edmundo 'Sandy' b. January 30, 1930 d. June 27, 1992
Major League Baseball Player. Born in La Habana, Cuba, he made his debut as a left fielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers on August 22, 1952. For seven seasons, he played with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1952, 1954 to 1957, Los Angeles Dodgers in 1959 and the Detroit Tigers in 1960. In the 1955 World Series, he had 4 hits, 1 homerun, 3 runs batted in with a .333 batting average for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He ended his career with 334 hits, 43 homeruns, 180 runs batted in and a .255 batting average. He died...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Woodlawn Park North Cemetery and Mausoleum, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Andrews, Charles Oscar b. March 7, 1877 d. August 18, 1946
United States Senator from Florida 1936-1946. Spanish-American War veteran. (Bio by: Eamonn)
Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USA
Antonini, Alfredo b. May 31, 1901 d. November 3, 1983
Conductor, Composer. He was an organist-pianist with the La Scala Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini before coming to the US. Antonini was a conductor of the CBS (radio and television) Symphony Orchestra for 30 years and music director at CBS-TV; his television broadcasts for CBS included "Cinderella" (1957), which starred Julie Andrews. He received the National Association for American Composers and Conductors Award for distinguished service to music, and received an Emmy Award for best...[Read More] (Bio by: Audrey)
Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, USA
Arcaro, Eddie b. February 19, 1916 d. November 14, 1997
Horseracing Jockey. He rode Whirlaway and Citation to Triple Crown winners, the only jockey to ever accomplish this feat. Acaro won the Kentucky Derby five times, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes six times. Forced retirement was mandated in 1962 because of severe Bursitis in his right arm. In his career of 24,092 races, Arcaro had 4,779 wins, 3,807 seconds and 3,302 third place finishes while compiling over thirty million dollars in purses. He later served as a television commentator and...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Plot: Outside Columbariam niche
Artime, Manuel b. January 29, 1932 d. November 18, 1977
Cuban Revolutionary. He led the unsuccessful Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1961. (Bio by: Ginny M)
Woodlawn Park North Cemetery and Mausoleum, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Plot: Mausoleum, Unit 9, Corridor 2, Section 40, Crypt B
Astroth, Joe b. September 1, 1922 d. May 3, 2013
Major League Baseball Player. For ten seasons (1945 to 1946 and 1949 to 1956), he played at the catcher position with the Philadelphia/Kansas City Athletics. Born Joseph Henry Astroth, he attended Alton High School in Illinois and during his collegiate years at the University of Illinois, he excelled as a multi-sport athlete whom lettered in basketball and football as well as baseball. Following service with the United States Coast Guard during World War II, he was signed as an amateur free...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
Ayres, Steven Beckwith b. October 27, 1861 d. June 1, 1929
US Congressman. He was elected to represent New York's 18th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1911 to 1913.
Clearwater Municipal Cemetery, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, USA
Baker, James McNair b. July 20, 1821 d. June 20, 1892
CSA Senator. He was elected during the Civil War as a Senator from Florida to the Confederate States Senate, serving from 1862 until the Confederacy's demise in 1865. From 1865 to 1868 he served as an Associate Justice of the Florida State Supreme Court.
Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA
Bamberger, George b. August 1, 1923 d. April 4, 2004
Professional Baseball Player, Manager. A right handed pitcher who spent most of his playing career in the minor leagues before playing for the New York Giants and the Baltimore Orioles, he is best remembered for managing the Milwaukee Brewers. His "Bambi's Bombers" of the late 1970s captured the imagination and devotion of Brewers fans. Prior to coming to the Brewers he was the pitching coach for the Orioles from 1968-1977. He helped produce 4 Cy Young Award winners and pitchers who won 20 or...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Moody)
Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida, USA
Barker, Bernard Leon b. March 17, 1917 d. June 5, 2009
Watergate Figure. He was one of the five men arrested for the June 17, 1972, break-in at Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in Washington. Raised in Havana by his American father and Cuban mother, Barker (who held dual citizenship) came to the United States in his early teens, but returned to attend the University of Havana. He joined the US Army in 1942, serving in Europe, then returned to Cuba, where he worked with the secret police during the Batista years. Barker came to...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Graceland Memorial Park, Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Barstow, Gideon b. September 17, 1783 d. March 26, 1852
US Congressman. He was elected as a Democrat to represent Massachusetts' 2nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1821 to 1823.
Huguenot Cemetery, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida, USA
Bearnarth, Larry b. July 11, 1940 d. January 1, 2000
Major League Baseball Player. He was a pitcher in five seasons (1963 to 1966, 1971) for the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers. His best year was in 1963 when he posted a 3.42 ERA in 58 appearances. In 173 career games, Bearnarth won 13 and lost 21 with a 4.13 lifetime ERA. After retiring as a player, Bearnarth was a coach for eleven seasons for the Montreal Expos and Colorado Rockies. (Bio by: C.S.)
Memorial Park Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA
Beiter, Alfred Florian b. July 7, 1894 d. March 11, 1974
US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 41st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1933 to 1939, and 1941 to 1943. He was defeated in 1942. (Bio by: K)
Boca Raton Municipal Cemetery and Mausoleum, Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
Bennett, Emory L b. December 20, 1929 d. June 24, 1951
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private First Class (Automatic Rifleman) in the US Army in Company B, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action in Sobangsan, Korea on June 24, 1951, where he was killed in action. His citation reads in part "Although wounded, Pfc. Bennett gallantly maintained his one-man defense and the attack was momentarily halted. During this lull in battle, the company regrouped for...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Pinecrest Cemetery, Cocoa, Brevard County, Florida, USA
Berg, Patty b. February 13, 1918 d. September 10, 2006
Professional Golfer. She was credited with establishing the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) and served as its president from 1950 to 1952. During her career Berg was winner of more than 60 tournaments, including 15 majors. She was named the AP Woman Athlete-of-the-Year three times. Berg was inducted into the LPGA and World Golf Halls of Fame. Cause of Death: Complications from Alzheimer's Disease. (Bio by: C.S.)
Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, USA
Plot: Christus Garden Lot A Sec A #2

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