Knightsen (Contra Costa County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Knightsen ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Knightsen. 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.

Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer (Professional boxer)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Knightsen. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sierra Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sierra Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Knightsen to Sierra Hills Memorial Park
Conrad Bain (Actor)
- Full name: Conrad Stafford Bain
- He was born in Lethbridge (AB) on February 4, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Livermore (CA) on January 14, 2013 (a Monday).
- Livermore is located in Alameda County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Knightsen (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Conrad Bain<1>
Olympe Bradna (Actress)
- She was born in Paris (France) on August 12, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Lodi (CA) on November 5, 2012 (a Monday).
- Lodi is located in San Joaquin County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Knightsen (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Stockton Rural Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Knightsen. The cemetery is located in San Joaquin County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olympe Bradna<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Stockton Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Stockton Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Knightsen to Stockton Rural Cemetery
Dave Brubeck (Composer, pianist)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Knightsen. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Brubeck<1>
John Patrick Parnell 'Patsy' Cahill (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on April 30, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Pleasanton (CA) on October 31, 1901 (a Thursday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Pleasanton is located in Alameda County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Knightsen (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Patrick Parnell 'Patsy' Cahill<1>
Mario Cain 'Milo' Candini (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Manteca (CA) on August 3, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Manteca (CA) on March 17, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- Manteca is located in San Joaquin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Knightsen (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Manteca is located in San Joaquin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Knightsen (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Park View Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Knightsen. The cemetery is located in San Joaquin County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mario Cain 'Milo' Candini<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Knightsen to Park View Cemetery
Greg Clark (Professional football)
- He was born in Centerville (UT) on April 7, 1972 (a Friday) and died in Danville (CA) on July 7, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Centerville is located in Davis County, Utah.
- Danville is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Knightsen. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at St. Helena Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Greg Clark<1>
Frank DeVol (Composer)
- Full name: Frank Denny DeVol
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Knightsen. Both communities are located in Contra Costa 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank DeVol<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Knightsen to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Joe DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio
- Also known as: Joseph Paul DiMaggio
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Knightsen. Both communities are located in Contra Costa 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 47 miles [75.6 km] to the west southwest of Knightsen. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Knightsen to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Vincent Paul DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Knightsen. Both communities are located in Contra Costa 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vincent Paul DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Knightsen to Rose Memorial Park Cemetery
Kevin Patrick Dobson (Actor)
- He was born in Queens (NY) on March 18, 1943 (a Thursday) and died in Stockton (CA) on September 6, 2020 (a Sunday).
- Queens is located in Queens County, New York.
- Stockton is located in San Joaquin County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Knightsen (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kevin Patrick Dobson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Knightsen to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Carmen Dragon (Composer, conductor, arranger)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Knightsen. Both communities are located in Contra Costa 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmen Dragon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Knightsen to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Sonya Eddy (Actress)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Knightsen. Both communities are located in Contra Costa 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sonya Eddy<1>
Norman Glen 'Norm' Ezell (Musician)
- He was born in Chelsea (AL) on October 7, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in Lodi (CA) on May 8, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Chelsea is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Lodi is located in San Joaquin County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Knightsen (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman Glen 'Norm' Ezell<1>
Angelo Florez (Entertainer)
- He was born in Stockton (CA) on August 13, 1963 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Stockton is located in San Joaquin County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Knightsen (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angelo Florez<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Knightsen to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
August 'Augie' Galan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on May 25, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on December 28, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- Fairfield is located in Solano County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Knightsen (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the west of Knightsen. The cemetery is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for August 'Augie' Galan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Knightsen to St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Eleanor A. Garatti (Olympic Gold Medalist of the United States Olympic Swimming Team of 1928 & 1932)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Knightsen. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eleanor A. Garatti<1>
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Knightsen. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
Darrell Dean Johnson (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Horace (NE) on August 25, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on May 3, 2004 (a Monday).
- Horace is located in Greeley County, Nebraska.
- Fairfield is located in Solano County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Knightsen (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rockville Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northwest of Knightsen. The cemetery is located in Solano County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darrell Dean Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rockville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rockville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Knightsen to Rockville Cemetery
Robert Walter 'Ducky' Jones (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Clayton (CA) on December 2, 1889 (a Monday) and died in San Diego (CA) on August 30, 1964 (a Sunday).
- Clayton is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Knightsen. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Walter 'Ducky' Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From Knightsen to El Camino Memorial Park
Jessie Brown Kalmar (Dancer, entertainer)
- She was born in Martinez (CA) on August 24, 1892 (a Wednesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on January 14, 1985 (a Monday).
- Martinez is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Knightsen. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessie Brown Kalmar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Knightsen to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

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.