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Notable Births & Deaths for Hillcrest ...

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

  • Robert Ames     (Actor)
    • Full name: Robert Downing Ames
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Ames<1>
    • He was born in Hartford (CT) on March 23, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on November 27, 1931 (a Friday).
    • Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Hillcrest (which is located in New Haven County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 42.
    • He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of Hillcrest. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Hillcrest to Cedar Hill Cemetery
  • Peter William Appleton     (Major League Baseball)
  • Humbert Allen Astredo     (Actor)
  • Delia Salter Bacon     (Author)
  • William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie     (Major League Baseball)
  • John Joseph 'Jack' Barry     (Major League Baseball)
  • Christopher 'Battling' Battalino     (Professional boxer)
  • James Goodwin Batterson     (Architect)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Goodwin Batterson<1>
    • He was born in Bloomfield (CT) on February 23, 1823 (a Sunday) and died in Bloomfield (CT) on September 18, 1901 (a Wednesday).
    • Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Hillcrest (which is located in New Haven County).
    • Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Hillcrest (which is located in New Haven County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 78.
    • He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of Hillcrest. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Hillcrest to Cedar Hill Cemetery
  • Charles Austin Beard     (Historian)
  • Ed Begley, Sr.     (Actor)
  • Frank Beisler     (Professional hockey)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Beisler<1>
    • He was born in North Haven (CT) on October 9, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in North Haven (CT) on September 8, 1973 (a Saturday).
    • North Haven is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Hillcrest. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
    • North Haven is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Hillcrest. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 59.
    • He is buried at St. Lawrence Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southeast of Hillcrest. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Lawrence Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. Lawrence Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Hillcrest to St. Lawrence Cemetery
  • Richard Belzer     (Actor, comedian, author)
    • Full name: Richard Jay Belzer
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Belzer<1>
    • He was born in Bridgeport (CT) on August 4, 1944 (a Friday) and died in Bozouls (France) on February 19, 2023 (a Sunday).
    • Bridgeport is located in Fairfield County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Hillcrest (which is located in New Haven County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 78.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Marian Bergeron     (Miss America (1933), singer)
  • Marilyn Borden     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marilyn Borden<1>
    • She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on March 25, 2009 (a Wednesday).
    • Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Hillcrest (which is located in New Haven County).
    • Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 76.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden<1>
    • She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on January 23, 2003 (a Thursday).
    • Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Hillcrest (which is located in New Haven County).
    • Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 70.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Ernest Borgnine     (Oscar winning actor)
  • Jonathan Brandis     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jonathan Brandis<1>
    • He was born in Danbury (CT) on April 13, 1976 (a Tuesday) and died in West Hollywood (CA) on November 12, 2003 (a Wednesday).
    • Danbury is located in Fairfield County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Hillcrest (which is located in New Haven County).
    • West Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 27.
    • The body was cremated.
  • John Bray     (Animator)
    • Full name: John Randolph Bray
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bray<1>
    • He was born in Adrian (MI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Hartford (CT) on October 10, 1978 (a Tuesday).
    • Adrian is located in Lenawee County, Michigan.
    • Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Hillcrest (which is located in New Haven County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 99.
    • He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Bray Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Hillcrest to Bray Cemetery
  • Al Brodax     (Producer)
  • John Brown     (Abolitionist, activist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
    • He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday).
    • Torrington is located in Litchfield County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Hillcrest (which is located in New Haven County).
    • Charles Town is located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
    • At the time of his death, he was 59.
  • Iola Brubeck     (Lyricist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Iola Brubeck<1>
    • She was born in Corning (CA) on August 14, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Wilton (CT) on March 12, 2014 (a Wednesday).
    • Corning is located in Tehama County, California.
    • Wilton is located in Fairfield County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Hillcrest (which is located in New Haven County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 90.

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.