Ridgewood (New London County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ridgewood ...

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

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 nearby and to the north of Ridgewood.
- 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:
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- From Ridgewood 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 nearby and to the north of Ridgewood.
- New London is located nearby and to the north of Ridgewood.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Ridgewood.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Ridgewood 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Ridgewood (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Ridgewood. 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 Ridgewood to Oakland Cemetery
Ruth Buzzi (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Ruth Ann Buzzi
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Ridgewood (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Buzzi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Texas State Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Texas State Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgewood to Texas State 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Ridgewood (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Carney<1>
Liza Chapman (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Ann Chapman
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Ridgewood (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Liza Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Ridgewood to Arlington National 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 nearby and to the north of Ridgewood.
- 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:
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- From Ridgewood to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Walt 'Moose' Dropo (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Walter Dropo
- He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday).
- Moosup is located in Windham County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Ridgewood (which is located in New London County).
- Peabody is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Ridgewood. The cemetery is located in Windham County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgewood to Evergreen Cemetery
Eileen Farrell (Opera singer)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Ridgewood (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eileen Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Castine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Ridgewood to Castine Cemetery
William Gaddis (Author)
- 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 Ridgewood (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Ridgewood. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Gaddis<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 Ridgewood to Oakland Cemetery
Betsey Gay (Actress, yodeller)
- 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 northwest of Ridgewood.
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betsey Gay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgewood to Hillside Memorial Park
Peter 'Pete' Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Ridgewood. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
Leo Edgar Hafford (Major League Baseball)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Ridgewood (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leo Edgar Hafford<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Ridgewood to Holy Cross Cemetery
Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon (Major League Baseball)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Ridgewood. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Cathedral Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Cathedral Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgewood to New Cathedral Cemetery
Katharine Hepburn (Oscar winning actress)
- Full name: Katharine Houghton Hepburn
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Ridgewood (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the northwest of Ridgewood. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katharine Hepburn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgewood to Cedar Hill Cemetery
John William Hiland (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Baltic (CT) in September 1860 and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 10, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Baltic is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Ridgewood. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John William Hiland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgewood to Greenwood Cemetery
Gladys Hurlbut (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
- 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 Ridgewood. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gladys Hurlbut<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wiltwyck Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wiltwyck Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgewood to Wiltwyck Cemetery
Gamaliel King (Architect)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Ridgewood (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gamaliel King<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgewood to Green - Wood Cemetery
Winnie Lightner (Singer, actress)
- Born: Winifred Hanson
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Ridgewood (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winnie Lightner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgewood to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Harold Loeb (Actor, director, producer)
- 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).
- New London is located nearby and to the north of Ridgewood.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Eden Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Loeb<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eden Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eden Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgewood to Eden Memorial Park
James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on May 7, 1923 (a Monday) and died in East Hampton (NY) on December 12, 2016 (a Monday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- East Hampton is located in Suffolk County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Ridgewood (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Maple Park Cemetery, which is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgewood to Maple Park Cemetery

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.