Broadview (Broward County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Broadview ...

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

Calvin Ross 'Cal' Abrams (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on March 2, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Lauderdale (FL) on February 25, 1997 (a Tuesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Fort Lauderdale is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Broadview. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Star of David Memorial Gardens, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east northeast of Broadview. The cemetery is located in Broward County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Calvin Ross 'Cal' Abrams<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Star of David Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Broadview to Star of David Memorial Gardens
Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in East Alton (IL) on September 1, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on May 3, 2013 (a Friday).
- East Alton is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Broadview (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Broadview. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to South Florida National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Broadview to South Florida National Cemetery
Thomas Beck (Actor)
- He was born in New York (NY) on December 29, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Miami Shores (FL) on September 23, 1995 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Miami Shores is located in Miami-Dade County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Broadview (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Beck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Broadview to Loudon Park Cemetery
Allen Bellman (Illustrator)
- He was born in New York (NY) on June 5, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Lauderdale Lakes (FL) on March 9, 2020 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Lauderdale Lakes is located nearby and to the south of Broadview.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Star of David Memorial Gardens, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east northeast of Broadview. The cemetery is located in Broward County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allen Bellman<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Star of David Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Broadview to Star of David Memorial Gardens
Eduardo Cansino (Actor, dancer, choreographer)
- Born: Eduardo Cansino Reina
- He was born in Castilleja del la Cuesta (Spain) on March 2, 1895 (a Saturday) and died in Pompano Beach (FL) on December 24, 1968 (a Tuesday).
- Pompano Beach is located nearby and to the east of Broadview.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eduardo Cansino<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Broadview to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Al Capone (Crime figure)
- Born: Alphonse Gabriel Capone
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on January 17, 1899 (a Tuesday) and died in Miami Beach (FL) on January 25, 1947 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Miami Beach is located in Miami-Dade County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Broadview (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Capone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Broadview to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
David Cassidy (Actor, musician)
- He was born in Manhattan (NY) on April 12, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Lauderdale (FL) on November 21, 2017 (a Tuesday).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- Fort Lauderdale is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Broadview. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Cassidy<1>
Pete P. Castiglione (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Peter Paul Castiglione
- He was born in Greenwich (CT) on February 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Pompano Beach (FL) on April 22, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Greenwich is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Pompano Beach is located nearby and to the east of Broadview.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete P. Castiglione<1>
Dennis Cole (Actor)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on July 19, 1940 (a Friday) and died in Fort Lauderdale (FL) on November 15, 2009 (a Sunday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Fort Lauderdale is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Broadview. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- 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 Dennis Cole<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 Broadview to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Maria Antoinette Hawkins Cole (Jazz singer)
- She was born in Boston (MA) on August 1, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on July 10, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Broadview (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maria Antoinette Hawkins Cole<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Broadview to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Lou Creekmur (Professional football)
- He was born in Hopelawn (NJ) on January 22, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Tamarac (FL) on July 5, 2009 (a Sunday).
- Hopelawn is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- Tamarac is located nearby and to the west of Broadview.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lou Creekmur<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Broadview to Arlington National Cemetery
Ossie Davis (Actor, playwright, director, activist)
- Born: Raiford Chatman Davis
- He was born in Cogdell (GA) on December 18, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Miami Beach (FL) on February 4, 2005 (a Friday).
- Cogdell is located in Clinch County, Georgia.
- Miami Beach is located in Miami-Dade County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Broadview (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ossie Davis<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 Broadview to Ferncliff Cemetery
Mary Ella Dees (Actress)
- She was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on June 3, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Lake Worth Beach (FL) on August 4, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- Lake Worth Beach is located in Palm Beach County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Broadview (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Ella Dees<1>
Joe DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio
- Also known as: Joseph Paul DiMaggio
- He was born in Martinez (CA) on November 25, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (FL) on March 8, 1999 (a Monday).
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- Hollywood is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Broadview. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Broadview to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Dixie Dunbar (Dancer, singer, entertainer, actress)
- Born: Christine Elizabeth Dunbar
- She was born in Montgomery (AL) on January 19, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Miami Beach (FL) on August 29, 1991 (a Thursday).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Miami Beach is located in Miami-Dade County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Broadview (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dixie Dunbar<1>
Chico Fernandez (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Havana (Cuba) on March 2, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Sunrise (FL) on June 11, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Sunrise is located nearby and to the southwest of Broadview.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, located nearby and to the east northeast of Broadview.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chico Fernandez<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Broadview to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery
Connie Francis (Entertainer, actress)
- Full name: Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero
- She was born in Newark (NJ) on December 12, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Pompano Beach (FL) on July 16, 2025 (a Wednesday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Pompano Beach is located nearby and to the east of Broadview.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north northeast of Broadview. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Connie Francis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Broadview to Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park
Jackie Gleason (Actor, comedian, writer, composer)
- Full name: John Herbert Gleason
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on February 26, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Lauderhill (FL) on June 24, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Lauderhill is located nearby and to the south of Broadview.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackie Gleason<1>
John Leonard 'Johnny' Gray (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in West Palm Beach (FL) on December 11, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on May 21, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- West Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Broadview (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Broadview. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Leonard 'Johnny' Gray<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to South Florida National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Broadview to South Florida National Cemetery
Greg Gumble (Sportscaster)
- Full name: Gregory Girard Gumbel
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on May 3, 1946 (a Friday) and died in Davie (FL) on December 27, 2024 (a Friday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Davie is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Broadview. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- We don't have any burial details.
Tommy 'Kelly' Holmes (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Thomas Francis Holmes
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on March 29, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on April 14, 2008 (a Monday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Broadview (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy 'Kelly' Holmes<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.