Suffolk County Deaths &
Burial Locations

Source: Find A Grave
Find-A-Grave 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.

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