Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Attawan Beach. 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.
Humbert Allen Astredo (Actor)
He was born in Pasadena (CA) on April 4, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Guilford (CT) on February 19, 2016 (a Friday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park (San Mateo County, California).
Guilford is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Attawan Beach.
She was born in New London (CT) on June 13, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in New London (CT) on April 17, 1922 (a Monday) at the age of 81. She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
New London is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Attawan Beach.
New London is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Attawan Beach.
Jimmy Buffett (Singer, songwriter, musician, author, businessman)
Full name: James William Buffett
He was born in Pascagoula (MS) on December 25, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Sag Harbor (NY) on September 1, 2023 (a Friday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery (Suffolk County, New York).
Sag Harbor is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Attawan Beach.
He was born in Hartford (CT) on May 4, 1826 (a Thursday) and died in Greenport (NY) on April 7, 1900 (a Saturday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Hartford County, Connecticut).
Greenport is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Attawan Beach.
Michael Cornelius 'Mike' Dorgan (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Middletown (CT) on October 2, 1853 (a Sunday) and died in Hartford (CT) on April 26, 1909 (a Monday) at the age of 55. He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery (Onondaga County, New York).
Middletown is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Attawan Beach.
She was born in Willimantic (CT) on February 13, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Park Ridge (NJ) on March 23, 2002 (a Saturday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Castine Cemetery (Hancock County, Maine).
Willimantic is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Attawan Beach.
He was born in New York (NY) on December 29, 1922 (a Friday) and died in East Hampton (NY) on December 16, 1998 (a Wednesday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery (Suffolk County, New York).
East Hampton is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Attawan Beach.
He was born in Somerville (MA) on September 17, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Willimantic (CT) on October 1, 1911 (a Sunday) at the age of 28. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
Willimantic is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Attawan Beach.
He was born in Montville (CT) on August 22, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on April 14, 1937 (a Wednesday) at the age of 79. He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery (Baltimore City, Maryland).
Montville is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Attawan Beach.
She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 12, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Fenwick (CT) on June 29, 2003 (a Sunday) at the age of 96. She is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery (Hartford County, Connecticut).
Fenwick is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Attawan Beach.
She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday) at the age of 89. She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery (Ulster County, New York).
Norwich is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Attawan Beach.
He was born in New London (CT) on September 21, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 17, 2003 (a Saturday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Eden Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
New London is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Attawan Beach.
He was born in New York (NY) on January 9, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in New London (CT) on May 30, 2007 (a Wednesday) at the age of 88. He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania).
New London is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Attawan Beach.
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