Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding San Jose. 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.
Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart (Professional baseball)
He was born in Alhambra (CA) on October 22, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on May 7, 2003 (a Wednesday).
Alhambra is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of San Jose. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
Pasadena is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of San Jose. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
At the time of his death, he was 65.
He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of San Jose. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
She was born in Huntington Park (CA) on March 24, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Encino (CA) on April 5, 1968 (a Friday).
Huntington Park is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of San Jose. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
At the time of her death, she was 44.
She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west of San Jose. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
He was born in London (England) on September 14, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on June 25, 1936 (a Thursday).
Monrovia is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of San Jose. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
At the time of his death, he was 56.
He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west of San Jose. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
Garden Grove is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of San Jose (which is located in Los Angeles County).
At the time of his death, he was 79.
He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east southeast of San Jose. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
He was born in Somerville (MA) on December 29, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 22, 1987 (a Wednesday).
Somerville is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of San Jose (which is located in Los Angeles County).
At the time of his death, he was 66.
He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east southeast of San Jose. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
She was born in Boston (MA) on November 19, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in La Crescenta (CA) on August 21, 1973 (a Tuesday).
Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
La Crescenta is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of San Jose. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
At the time of her death, she was 70.
She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west of San Jose. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on January 13, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on December 12, 1997 (a Friday).
Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Pasadena is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of San Jose. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
At the time of his death, he was 90.
He is buried at Live Oak Memorial Park, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of San Jose. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
He was born in Lowell (MA) on May 22, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Riverside (CA) on May 7, 1975 (a Wednesday).
Lowell is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of San Jose (which is located in Los Angeles County).
At the time of his death, he was 60.
He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east southeast of San Jose. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
Pasadena is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of San Jose. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
At the time of his death, he was 58.
He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the west southwest of San Jose. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
He was born in Pasadena (CA) on October 16, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 30, 1953 (a Saturday).
Pasadena is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of San Jose. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
At the time of his death, he was 60.
He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west of San Jose. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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.