Suffolk County Deaths
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Burial Locations
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By State: New York
ARTISTS
Davis, Stuart b. 1892. d. 1964.
Cubist Artist.
Green River Cemetery, East Hampton, New York, USA.
de Kooning, Elaine b. 1918. d. 1989.
Artist and Wife of Abstract Expressionist Willem de Kooning
(1904-1997 cremated).
Green River Cemetery, East Hampton, New York, USA.
Ernst, Jimmy b. 1920. d. 1984.
Rebel Artist (son of surrealist artist, Max Ernst).
Green River Cemetery, East Hampton, New York, USA.
Hassam, Childe
Impressionist Painter.
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, East Hampton, New York, USA.
Krasner, Lee b. 1921. d. 1984.
Abstract Expressionist Artist.
Green River Cemetery, East Hampton, New York, USA.
Mount, William Sidney b. November 26,
1807. d. November 19, 1868.
Artist. Generally considered the first major artist to paint the
activities of everyday American life ca 1830s to 1860s. He is
also known for painting formal portraits.
Setauket Presbyterian Church, Setauket, New York, USA.
Pollock, Jackson b. 1912. d. 1956.
Abstract Expressionist Artist.
Green River Cemetery, East Hampton, New York, USA.
Cause of Death: Drunk driving accident. He was 'Joy Riding' in
his convertible and got into an accident. Pollock was thrown from
the car and struck a tree, dying instantly.
Rattner, Abraham b. 1895. d. 1978.
Artist.
Green River Cemetery, East Hampton, New York, USA.
Weber, Max
Modern Artist.
Mount Ararat Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
GOVERNMENT
Becker, Frank b. August 27, 1899. d. September 4, 1981.
US Congressman from NY 1953 - 1965.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Section 3D, Grave 2660.
Brennan, Peter Joseph b. May 24, 1918.
d. October 2, 1996.
U.S. Secretary of Labor during the Nixon and Ford
administrations, 1974 - 1975.
Saint Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Cause of Death: lymphatic cancer.
Fay, James b. April 29, 1899. d.
September 10, 1948.
US Congreeman From NY 1939-1941 & 1943-1945.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Section K, Grave 18300.
Nodar, Robert J. b. March 23, 1916. d.
September 11, 1974.
US Congressman from NY 1947 - 1949.
Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Section 31, Block 2, Range 12, Grave
209.
Rayfiel, Leo F. b. 1888. d. November
18, 1978.
US Congressman From NY 1945 - 1947.
Wellwood Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Block 8, Grave 10.
Rosenthal, Benjamin Stanley b. June 18,
1923. d. January 4, 1983.
US Congressman from NY 1962 - 1983. He died in office.
Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, Long Island, New York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Section C, Block 1, Path 6.
Stimson, Henry b. September 21, 1867.
d. October 20, 1950.
Politician.
Memorial Cemetery of St. John's Church, Cold Springs Harbor, New
York, USA.
Tonry, Richard b. September 30, 1893.
d. January 17, 1971.
US Congressman from NY 1935 - 1937.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Section 2X, Grave 986.
MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS
Casamento, Anthony b. November 16, 1920. d. July 18, 1987.
US Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Everetts, John b. August 25, 1877. d.
September 12, 1956.
US Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Galbraith, Robert b. February 18, 1878.
d. May 13, 1949.
Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Gowen, William H. b. June 2, 1884. d.
May 22, 1957.
Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Gumpertz, Sydney G. b. October 24,
1879. d. February 16, 1971.
US Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Holtz, August b. February 12, 1871. d.
March 5, 1935.
Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Section F, Grave 916.
Karopczyc, Stephen Edward b. April 5,
1944. d. April 12, 1967.
Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Cause of Death: killed in action in Vietnam.
Kedenburg, John J. b. July 31, 1946. d.
June 14, 1968.
Medal of Honor recipient. Killed in action in Vietnam.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Section 2H, Grave 3684.
Cause of Death: Killed in action in Vietnam.
Lozada, Carlos J. b. September 6, 1946.
d. November 20, 1968.
Killed in action in Vietnam. Awarded Medal of Honor.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Cause of Death: Killed in action.
Mitchell, Thomas d. July 18, 1942.
Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Section M, Grave 27661.
Nelson, Lauritz b. March 26, 1860. d.
September 16, 1944.
Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Ray, Bernard J. b. June 9, 1921. d. November 17, 1944.
Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Cause of Death: killed in action in WW II.
Schaefer, Joseph b. December 27, 1918. d. March 16, 1987.
US Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Shea, Charles W. b. December 24, 1921. d. April 7, 1994.
US Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Thompson, William b. June 16, 1927. d. June 6, 1950.
US Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Valente, Michael b. 1895. d. January 10, 1976.
US Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Walsh, James A. b. July 24, 1897. d. May 29, 1960.
US Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Warren, John E.
Killed in action in Vietnam. Recipient of the Medal of Honor .
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Cause of Death: Killed in action.
MUSICIANS
Basie, William "Count" b. August 21, 1904. d. April 26,
1984.
Jazz Musician. Basie was one of the greatest bandleaders of
all-time, epitomizing the jazz of south-western America. He rose
to fame after taking over Bennie Moten's band in 1935. His second
great band, from the 1950's onwards, relied more on arrangments,
typically from Neil Hefti and Ernie Wilkin's. As a pianist Basie
was equally great and was intensely rhythmic, using as few notes
as possible. (bio by K. Smith). He earned the nickname,
"Count," because of his stylish way of playing the
piano.
Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Chapin, Harry b. December 7, 1942. d. July 16, 1981.
Musician / Singer.
Huntington Rural Cemetery, Huntington, Long Island, New York,
USA.
Cause of Death: Road accident.
Coltrane, John b. September 23, 1926. d. July 17, 1967.
Jazz Musician.
Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Herrmann, Bernard b. June 29, 1911. d. December 24, 1975.
Composer of: Citizen Kane, Psycho, Vertigo, Taxi Driver, and
others.
Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, Long Island, New York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: section BB2, at the intersection of
Beth Israel and Washington Avenues.
Jones, Ada (Hughie Flaherty) d. May 2, 1922.
Ada Jones was one of the first female recording stars in an era
when this was not deemed respectable; most womens' voices were
just men singing in falsetto. She was a favorite of Thomas
Edison, but recorded for other labels including Victor. She is
probably best remembered for her duets with Billy Murray, a
favorite of wind-up phonograph days.
Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Section C, Plot 70.
Julian, Joseph b. March 3, 1918. d. March 9, 1945.
US Medal of Honor recipient.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Cause of Death: Killed in action in World War II.
Lombardo, Guy b. June 19, 1902. d. November 5, 1977.
Orchestra Leader.
Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
McPherson, Donald b. July 9, 1941. d. July 3, 1971.
The original lead singer of the R&B group, The Main
Ingredient. Among the songs he recorded were "You've Been My
Inspiration," "I'm So Proud," "Spinning
Around," "I'm Better Off Without You," "Magic
Shoes" and "Black Seeds (Keep On Growing)."
Originally from Indianapolis, he earned awards for his vocal
abilities in the Army. He was a PFC at the time of his separation
following a 2-year enlistment, 5 Oct 61-4 Oct 63. After his
death, he was succeeded by Cuba Gooding, Sr., who recorded
"Everybody Plays The Fool" and a succession of other
hits.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Plot 3C, Grave 1759.
Cause of Death: Leukemia.
Ousley, Curtis "King Curtis" b. February 7, 1934. d.
August 13, 1971.
R & B saxaphonist. King Curtis was one of the most popular
session musicians of the 50's and 60's, playing with many rock
and roll hall of famers including Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, The
Coasters, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Duane
Allman...He is the king of r&b saxophone -- Playing the
famous sax solo's on The Coasters "Yakety-Yak" and
Aretha Franklin's "Respect". He had hits under his own
name also, Soul Twist (1961), Soul Serenade (1964), and Memphis
Soul Stew (1967). He was 37 years old, career in full swing, when
he was senselessly stabbed to death on the steps of his home in
New York City on August 13, 1971.
Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Cause of Death: Stabbed to death.
Wolpe, Stefan b. 1902. d. 1972.
German avant-garde music composer.
Green River Cemetery, East Hampton, New York, USA.
OF NOTE
Derby, Ethel Roosevelt b. August 13, 1891. d. December 10, 1977.
Daughter of US President Theodore Roosevelt.
Young's Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay (Long Island), New York,
USA.
Kahn, Otto b. February 28, 1867. d. March 29, 1934.
Financier.
Memorial Cemetery of St. John's Church, Cold Springs Harbor, New
York, USA.
Roosevelt, Archibald Bulloch b. April 9, 1894. d. October 13,
1979.
Third son of Former President Theodore Roosevelt. Decorated
soldier, Veteran of both First and Second World Wars. Successful
businessman.
Young's Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay (Long Island), New York,
USA.
Roosevelt, Edith Kermit b. August 6, 1861. d. September 30, 1948.
Wife of US President Theodore Roosevelt.
Young's Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay (Long Island), New York,
USA.
Roosevelt, Kermit [cenotaph] b. October 10, 1889. d. June 4,
1943.
Second son of former US President Theodore Roosevelt; Decorated
Soldier; Author, "War in the Garden of Eden," "The
Happy Hunting Ground," "Trailing the Great Panda";
Adventurer; Explorer; Multi-linguist; Businessman.
Young's Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay (Long Island), New York,
USA.
Cause of Death: Suicide.
Roosevelt, Quentin [original gravestone] b. October 19, 1897. d.
July 14, 1918.
US Military Lieutenant and son of Theodore Roosevelt (US
President). Lt. Quentin Roosevelt was the youngest of former US
President Theodore Roosevelt's four sons. He was killed when his
Nieuport 28 aircraft was shot down behind German lines on July
14, 1918. German soldiers placed a crude cross over his grave,
near the rural French village of Chamery, near Reims. The grave
subsequently underwent some revisions and was treated as a
pilgrimage site by admiring US and French citizens. On July 12,
1944, Quentin's oldest brother, Brig Gen. Theodore Roosevelt,
Jr., died of a heart attack in Normandy following the WW II
invasion of France. After the war, the two brothers were buried
side by side at the US Military Cemetery, Colville-ser-Mer, Omaha
Beach. The original cross placed on Quentin's grave is now on
display at the US Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
Quentin's mother, Edith Kermit Roosevelt, later had a stone
monument fashioned to cover her son's grave. When Quentin was
reinterred, the stone was moved to his present location on the
lawn of the Roosevelt home, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, Long
Island, NY.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Oyster Bay (Long Island),
New York, USA.
Cause of Death: His warplane was shot down during WWI.
Roosevelt, Theodore b. October 27, 1858. d. January 6, 1919.
26th US President. Roosevelt was governor of New York and later
served as McKinleyıs vice-president. He succeeded McKinley upon
the latterıs assassination and was reelected in 1904. Roosevelt
advocated a policy of intervention in the Americas. He began
construction of the Panama canal. Domestically, Roosevelt sought
to protect Americaıs natural resources against exploitation.
Young's Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay (Long Island), New York,
USA.
Roosevelt, Theodore, Jr. [Cenotaph] b. September 13, 1888. d.
June 12, 1944.
US Military General / Son of Theodore Roosevelt (US President).
Brig. General Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., died of a heart attack in
Normandy following the WW II invasion of France. After the war,
he and his brother Quentin were buried side by side at the US
Military Cemetery, Colville-ser-Mer, Omaha Beach. Theodore, Jr.
was reinterred to his present location on the lawn of the
Roosevelt home, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY. Medal
of Honor recipient.
Young's Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay (Long Island), New York,
USA.
Cause of Death: Heart attack.
Rosenberg, Ethel b. September 28, 1915. d. June 19, 1953.
Spy.
Wellwood Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Cause of Death: Execution.
Rosenberg, Julius b. May 12, 1918. d. June 19, 1953.
Spy.
Wellwood Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Cause of Death: Execution.
Ross, Steven J.
CEO of Time Warner. He oversaw the merger of Time with Warner
Communications.
Green River Cemetery, East Hampton, New York, USA.
Sloan, Alfred b. May 23, 1875. d. February 17, 1966.
Chairman of General Motors.
Memorial Cemetery of St. John's Church, Cold Springs Harbor, New
York, USA.
Wilkins, Roy b. August 30, 1901. d. September 8, 1981.
NAACP Leader.
Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
SPORTS
Dempsey, Jack "The Manassa Mauler" b. June 24, 1895. d.
May 31, 1983.
Boxer.
Southampton Cemetery, Southampton, Long Island, New York, USA.
Gerulaitis, Vitas b. July 26, 1954. d. September 17, 1994.
Tennis Player.
Saint Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
THEATRE FOLK
Balanchine, George b. 1904. d. 1983.
Choreographer.
Oakland Cemetery of Sag Harbor, Sag Harbor (Long Island), New
York, USA.
Cooper, Gary (Frank James) b. May 7, 1901. d. May 13, 1961.
Actor.
Sacred Heart Cemetery, Southampton, Long Island, New York, USA.
Cause of Death: Cancer.
DeWilde, Brandon b. April 9, 1942. d. July 6, 1972.
Actor. He played on "Come back, Shane."
Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Cause of Death: Car accident.
Gardenia, Vincent (Scognamiglio) b. January 7, 1922. d. December
9, 1992.
Actor.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Section 3A.
Cause of Death: Heart attack.
Gleason, Russell b. February 6, 1907. d. December 25, 1945.
Actor. Son of actors James and Lucille Gleason.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Section L, Grave 22333.
Cause of Death: Fell or jumped from a building window.
Kane, Helen (Healy) b. August 4, 1903. d. September 26, 1966.
Actress / Singer - 'Boop-boop-a-doop Girl.'
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New
York, USA.
Kaufman, Andy
Actor and comedian.
Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, Long Island, New York, USA.
Cause of Death: Lung Cancer.
Pakula, Alan
Film director. His films include 'To Kill A Mockingbird', 'Klute'
and 'All the President's Men.'
Green River Cemetery, East Hampton, New York, USA.
Specific Interment Location: Back of cemetery on the left side
along the fence.
Cause of Death: Killed by a 7-foot length of steel pipe that
apparently fell off a semitrailer and crashed through the
windshield of his station wagon, striking him in the head.
Questel, Mae [Grave is currently unmarked] b. September 13, 1908.
d. January 4, 1998.
Actress and cartoon voice of Betty Boop and Olive Oyl and Sweet
Pea.
New Montefiore Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Cause of Death: Alzheimer's disease.
WRITERS
Algren, Nelson
Novelist.
Oakland Cemetery of Sag Harbor, Sag Harbor (Long Island), New
York, USA.
Franey, Pierre b. 1921. d. 1996.
Food Author.
Green River Cemetery, East Hampton, New York, USA.
Liebling, A.J. b. 1904. d. 1963.
New York newspaper columnist.
Green River Cemetery, East Hampton, New York, USA.
Stafford, Jean b. 1915. d. 1979.
Pulitzer Prize Winning Writer.
Green River Cemetery, East Hampton, New York, USA.
This page was last updated September 17, 2000.