Madison (New Haven County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Madison ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Madison. 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).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Guilford is located nearby and to the west of Madison.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Humbert Allen Astredo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bill Baker (Singer)
- He was born in Auburn (AL) on November 1, 1935 (a Friday) and died in New Haven (CT) on August 10, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Auburn is located in Lee County, Alabama.
- New Haven is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Madison. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Baker<1>
John Joseph 'Jack' Barry (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Meriden (CT) on April 26, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Shrewsbury (MA) on April 23, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Meriden is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Madison. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- Shrewsbury is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Madison. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Jack' Barry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacred Heart Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to Sacred Heart Cemetery
Richard Barthelmess (Oscar nominated actor)
- Full name: Richard Semler Barthelmess
- He was born in New York (NY) on May 9, 1895 (a Thursday) and died in Southampton (NY) on August 17, 1963 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Southampton is located in Suffolk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Madison (which is located in New Haven County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Barthelmess<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to Ferncliff Cemetery
Charles Austin Beard (Historian)
- He was born in Knightstown (IN) on November 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in North Haven (CT) on September 1, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Knightstown is located in Henry County, Indiana.
- North Haven is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Madison. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Austin Beard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to Ferncliff Cemetery
Frank Beisler (Professional hockey)
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Madison. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- North Haven is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Madison. 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Madison. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Beisler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Lawrence Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Lawrence Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to St. Lawrence Cemetery
Marian Bergeron (Miss America (1933), singer)
- She was born in West Haven (CT) on May 3, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Kettering (OH) on October 22, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- West Haven is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Madison. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- Kettering is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Bergeron<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to Woodland Cemetery
Gus Bivona (Musician, composer)
- He was born in New London (CT) on November 25, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 5, 1996 (a Friday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Madison (which is located in New Haven County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- 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 Gus Bivona<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 Madison to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Ernest Borgnine (Oscar winning actor)
- Born: Ermes Effron Borgnino
- He was born in Hamden (CT) on January 24, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 8, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Hamden is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Madison. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- 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 Ernest Borgnine<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 Madison to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Mary Lydia Bolles Branch (Author)
- 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).
- New London is located in New London County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Madison (which is located in New Haven County).
- New London is located in New London County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Madison (which is located in New Haven County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Madison. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to Cedar Grove Cemetery
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).
- Pascagoula is located in Jackson County, Mississippi.
- Sag Harbor is located in Suffolk County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Madison (which is located in New Haven County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Madison. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Buffett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to Oakland Cemetery
George W. Bush (43rd President of the US (2001 - 2009))
- Full name: George Walker Bush
- He was born in New Haven (CT) on July 6, 1946 (a Saturday).
- New Haven is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Madison. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
Al Capp (Cartoonist)
- Born: Alfred Gerald Caplin
- He was born in New Haven (CT) on September 28, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in South Hampton (NH) on November 5, 1979 (a Monday).
- New Haven is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Madison. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- South Hampton is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Prospect Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Capp<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Prospect Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to Mt. Prospect Cemetery
Art Carney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: Arthur William Matthew Carney
- He was born in Mount Vernon (NY) on November 4, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Chester (CT) on November 9, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Chester is located in Middlesex County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Madison (which is located in New Haven County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Carney<1>
Karen Carpenter (Singer, drummer)
- Full name: Karen Anne Carpenter
- She was born in New Haven (CT) on March 2, 1950 (a Thursday) and died in Downey (CA) on February 4, 1983 (a Friday).
- New Haven is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Madison. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- Downey is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 32.
- She is buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karen Carpenter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
Gerald Chapman (Crime figure)
- Born: George Chartres
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 16, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Wethersfield (CT) on April 6, 1926 (a Tuesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Wethersfield is located in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Madison (which is located in New Haven County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north of Madison. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
Teddy Charles (Muscian, composer, bandleader)
- He was born in Chicopee (MA) on April 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Riverhead (NY) on April 16, 2012 (a Monday).
- Chicopee is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Riverhead is located in Suffolk County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Madison (which is located in New Haven County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teddy Charles<1>
Frank 'Junior' Coghlan, Jr. (Actor)
- He was born in New Haven (CT) on March 15, 1916 (a Wednesday) and died in Saugus (CA) on September 7, 2009 (a Monday).
- New Haven is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Madison. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- Saugus is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank 'Junior' Coghlan, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Souls Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to All Souls Cemetery
Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Madison (which is located in New Haven County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Dr. Harvey Williams Cushing (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on April 8, 1869 (a Thursday) and died in New Haven (CT) on October 7, 1939 (a Saturday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- New Haven is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Madison. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Harvey Williams Cushing<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Madison to Lake View Cemetery
Brian Dennehy (Actor)
- Born: Brian Manion Dennehy
- He was born in Bridgeport (CT) on July 9, 1938 (a Saturday) and died in New Haven (CT) on April 15, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Bridgeport is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- New Haven is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Madison. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brian Dennehy<1>

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.