Niantic (New London County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Niantic ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Niantic. 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)
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- 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 in New Haven County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Niantic (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
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Gus Bivona (Musician, composer)
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- 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 nearby and to the northeast of Niantic.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Mary Lydia Bolles Branch (Author)
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- 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 nearby and to the northeast of Niantic.
- New London is located nearby and to the northeast of Niantic.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located nearby and to the northeast of Niantic.
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Jimmy Buffett (Singer, songwriter, musician, author, businessman)
- Full name: James William Buffett
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- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Niantic (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southwest of Niantic. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
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Ruth Buzzi (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Ruth Ann Buzzi
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- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 24, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Stephenville (TX) on May 1, 2025 (a Thursday).
- Westerly is located in Washington County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Niantic (which is located in New London County).
- Stephenville is located in Erath County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Texas State Cemetery, which is located in Travis County, Texas.
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Art Carney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: Arthur William Matthew Carney
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- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Niantic (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
Liza Chapman (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Ann Chapman
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- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 27, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on January 21, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Westerly is located in Washington County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Niantic (which is located in New London County).
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
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Frederic Edwin Church (Artist)
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- He was born in Hartford (CT) on May 4, 1826 (a Thursday) and died in Greenport (NY) on April 7, 1900 (a Saturday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Greenport is located in Suffolk County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Niantic (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the northwest of Niantic. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
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Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 nearby and to the northeast of Niantic.
- 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.
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Michael Cornelius 'Mike' Dorgan (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Middletown (CT) on October 2, 1853 (a Sunday) and died in Hartford (CT) on April 26, 1909 (a Monday).
- Middletown is located in Middlesex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Niantic (which is located in New London County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, which is located in Onondaga County, New York.
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Eileen Farrell (Opera singer)
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- She was born in Willimantic (CT) on February 13, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Park Ridge (NJ) on March 23, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Willimantic is located in Windham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Niantic (which is located in New London County).
- Park Ridge is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Castine Cemetery, which is located in Hancock County, Maine.
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William Gaddis (Author)
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- 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).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- East Hampton is located in Suffolk County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Niantic (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southwest of Niantic. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
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Betsey Gay (Actress, yodeller)
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- She was born in Waterford (CT) on February 2, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on June 13, 2025 (a Friday).
- Waterford is located nearby and to the east of Niantic.
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Peter 'Pete' Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Baltic (CT) on September 6, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday).
- Baltic is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Niantic. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
Leo Edgar Hafford (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Somerville (MA) on September 17, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Willimantic (CT) on October 1, 1911 (a Sunday).
- Somerville is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Willimantic is located in Windham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Niantic (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Montville (CT) on August 22, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on April 14, 1937 (a Wednesday).
- Montville is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Niantic. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
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Katharine Hepburn (Oscar winning actress)
- Full name: Katharine Houghton Hepburn
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- She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 12, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Fenwick (CT) on June 29, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Fenwick is located in Middlesex County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Niantic (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the northwest of Niantic. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
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John William Hiland (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Baltic (CT) in September 1860 and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 10, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Baltic is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Niantic. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
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Gladys Hurlbut (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
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- She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday).
- Norwich is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Niantic. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Woodstock is located in Greene County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery, which is located in Ulster County, New York.
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Gamaliel King (Architect)
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- He was born in Shelter Island (NY) on December 1, 1795 (a Tuesday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on December 6, 1875 (a Monday).
- Shelter Island is located in Suffolk County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Niantic (which is located in New London County).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
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Winnie Lightner (Singer, actress)
- Born: Winifred Hanson
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- She was born in Greenport (NY) on September 17, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on March 5, 1971 (a Friday).
- Greenport is located in Suffolk County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Niantic (which is located in New London County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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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.