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Notable Births & Deaths for Podunk ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Podunk. 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)
  • John Joseph 'Jack' Barry     (Major League Baseball)
  • Charles Austin Beard     (Historian)
  • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Podunk. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
    • North Haven is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Podunk. 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Podunk. 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 Podunk 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Podunk (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)
  • Gus Bivona     (Musician, composer)
  • Ernest Borgnine     (Oscar winning actor)
  • Mary Lydia Bolles Branch     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
    • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Podunk (which is located in New Haven County).
    • New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Podunk (which is located in New Haven County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 81.
    • She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Podunk. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Podunk to Cedar Grove Cemetery
  • George F. Bryant     (Major League Baseball)
  • Jimmy Buffett     (Singer, songwriter, musician, author, businessman)
    • Full name: James William Buffett
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Buffett<1>
    • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Podunk (which is located in New Haven County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Podunk. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Podunk to Oakland Cemetery
  • Gary Burghoff     (Actor)
    • Full name: Gary Rich Burghoff
    • He was born in Bristol (CT) on May 24, 1943 (a Monday).
    • Bristol is located in Hartford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Podunk (which is located in New Haven County).
  • 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Podunk. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
  • Al Capp     (Cartoonist)
    • Born: Alfred Gerald Caplin
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Capp<1>
    • 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Podunk. 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.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Podunk to Mt. Prospect Cemetery
  • Art Carney     (Oscar winning actor)
    • Full name: Arthur William Matthew Carney
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Carney<1>
    • 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 Podunk (which is located in New Haven County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • Karen Carpenter     (Singer, drummer)
  • Gerald Chapman     (Crime figure)
  • Teddy Charles     (Muscian, composer, bandleader)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teddy Charles<1>
    • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Podunk (which is located in New Haven County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 84.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Frederic Edwin Church     (Artist)
  • Frank 'Junior' Coghlan, Jr.     (Actor)
  • Jules Deming Cowles     (Actor)

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.