Fairfield (Solano County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Fairfield ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Fairfield. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Ben Affleck (Actor, director, producer, screenwriter)
- Full name: Benjamin Geza Affleck
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on August 15, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
Alexander Anderson, Jr. (Cartoonist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander Anderson, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on September 5, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA) on October 22, 2010 (a Friday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- Carmel-by-the-Sea is located in Monterey County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 46 miles [74 km] to the south southwest of Fairfield. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Memorial Park<1>
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Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer<1>
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on June 11, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Martinez (CA) on July 18, 1986 (a Friday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the northeast of Fairfield. The cemetery is located in Sacramento County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sierra Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Jeanne Bates (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeanne Bates<1>
- She was born in Berkeley (CA) on May 21, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on November 28, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Dave Brubeck (Composer, pianist)
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- He was born in Concord (CA) on December 6, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on December 5, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Concord is located in Contra Costa County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
Betty Ann Cain Bruno (Actress, reporter, TV host, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Ann Cain Bruno<1>
- She was born in Wahiawa (HI) on October 1, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Sonoma (CA) on July 30, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Wahiawa is located in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
- Sonoma is located in Sonoma County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Jacinto Valley Cemetery<1>
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Herbert A. Collins (Artist)
- Full name: Herbert Alexander Collins, Sr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert A. Collins<1>
- He was born on October 21, 1865 (a Saturday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on December 5, 1937 (a Sunday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southwest of Fairfield. The cemetery is located in Alameda County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Arthur Holly Compton (Noble prize winning physicist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Holly Compton<1>
- He was born in Wooster (OH) on September 10, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on March 15, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
Scott Crossfield (Aviation pioneer)
- Full name: Albert Scott Crossfield
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott Crossfield<1>
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on October 2, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Ludville (GA) on April 19, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- Ludville is located in Pickens County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Frank DeVol (Composer)
- Full name: Frank Denny DeVol
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank DeVol<1>
- He was born in Moundsville (WV) on September 20, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Lafayette (CA) on October 27, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Moundsville is located in Marshall County, West Virginia.
- Lafayette is located in Contra Costa County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Joe DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio
- Also known as: Joseph Paul DiMaggio
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe DiMaggio<1>
- He was born in Martinez (CA) on November 25, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (FL) on March 8, 1999 (a Monday).
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- Hollywood is located in Broward County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the south southwest of Fairfield. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Vincent Paul DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Martinez (CA) on September 6, 1912 (a Friday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on October 3, 1986 (a Friday).
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Mendocino County, California.
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K.C. Douglas (Musician)
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- He was born in Sharon (MS) on November 21, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on October 18, 1975 (a Saturday).
- Sharon is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Pleasant Green MB Church Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
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Carmen Dragon (Composer, conductor, arranger)
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- He was born in Antioch (CA) on July 28, 1914 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 28, 1984 (a Wednesday).
- Antioch is located in Contra Costa County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Sonya Eddy (Actress)
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- She was born in Concord (CA) on June 17, 1967 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 19, 2022 (a Monday).
- Concord is located in Contra Costa County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- We don't have any burial details.
Eddie Fisher (Singer, entertainer)
- Full name: Edwin John Fisher
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Fisher<1>
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on August 10, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on September 22, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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August 'Augie' Galan (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for August 'Augie' Galan<1>
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on May 25, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Fairfield on December 28, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Fairfield. The cemetery is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Eleanor A. Garatti (Olympic Gold Medalist of the United States Olympic Swimming Team of 1928 & 1932)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eleanor A. Garatti<1>
- She was born in Belvedere (CA) on July 12, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Walnut Creek (CA) on September 9, 1998 (a Wednesday).
- Belvedere is located in Marin County, California.
- Walnut Creek is located in Contra Costa County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
Donald Arthur Glaser (Noble prize winning physicist - neurobiologist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Arthur Glaser<1>
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on September 21, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on February 28, 2013 (a Thursday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southwest of Fairfield. The cemetery is located in Alameda County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Charles 'Chick' Hafey (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Chick' Hafey<1>
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on February 12, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Calistoga (CA) on July 2, 1973 (a Monday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).
- Calistoga is located in Napa County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Fairfield. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Tom Hanks (Oscar winning actor, filmmaker)
- Full name: Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
- He was born in Concord (CA) on July 9, 1956 (a Monday).
- Concord is located in Contra Costa County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Fairfield (which is located in Solano County).

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.