Brownsville (Miami-Dade County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Brownsville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Brownsville. 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 in Broward County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Brownsville (which is located in Miami-Dade County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Star of David Memorial Gardens, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Brownsville. 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 Brownsville to Star of David Memorial Gardens
Merito Acosta (Professional baseball>; negl:<1912:1922)
- Full name: Merito Pedro Acosta
- He was born in Bauta (Cuba) on May 19, 1896 (a Tuesday) and died in Miami (FL) on November 17, 1963 (a Sunday).
- Miami is located nearby and to the southeast of Brownsville.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merito Acosta<1>
Edmundo 'Sandy' Amoros (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Havana (Cuba) on January 30, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Miami (FL) on June 27, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Miami is located nearby and to the southeast of Brownsville.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edmundo 'Sandy' Amoros<1>
Orinthal Daniel 'Andy' Anderson (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Hillsboro (TX) on November 11, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Miami (FL) on January 24, 1977 (a Monday).
- Hillsboro is located in Hill County, Texas.
- Miami is located nearby and to the southeast of Brownsville.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Orinthal Daniel 'Andy' Anderson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brownsville to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Jeff Baena (Screenwriter, director)
- He was born in Miami (FL) on June 29, 1977 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 3, 2025 (a Friday).
- Miami is located nearby and to the southeast of Brownsville.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- We don't have any burial details.
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 nearby and to the northeast of Brownsville.
- 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 Brownsville 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 in Broward County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Brownsville (which is located in Miami-Dade County).
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Star of David Memorial Gardens, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Brownsville. 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 Brownsville to Star of David Memorial Gardens
Carlyle Blackwell (Actor, director)
- He was born in Troy (PA) on January 20, 1884 (a Sunday) and died in Miami (FL) on June 17, 1955 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
- Miami is located nearby and to the southeast of Brownsville.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Onondaga County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carlyle Blackwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brownsville to Oakwood Cemetery
Fernando Bujones (Dancer)
- He was born in Miami (FL) on March 9, 1955 (a Wednesday) and died in Miami (FL) on November 10, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Miami is located nearby and to the southeast of Brownsville.
- Miami is located nearby and to the southeast of Brownsville.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fernando Bujones<1>
Jorge Mas Canosa (Social reformer)
- He was born in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) on September 21, 1939 (a Thursday) and died in Miami (FL) on November 23, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Miami is located nearby and to the southeast of Brownsville.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jorge Mas Canosa<1>
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 in Broward County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Brownsville (which is located in Miami-Dade County).
- 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 Brownsville 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Brownsville. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade 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 Brownsville to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Keion Eric Carpenter (Professional football)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on October 31, 1977 (a Monday) and died in Miami (FL) on December 29, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Miami is located nearby and to the southeast of Brownsville.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keion Eric Carpenter<1>
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 in Broward County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Brownsville (which is located in Miami-Dade 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 in Broward County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Brownsville (which is located in Miami-Dade County).
- 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 in Broward County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Brownsville (which is located in Miami-Dade 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 Brownsville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 in Broward County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Brownsville (which is located in Miami-Dade County).
- 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 Brownsville 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Brownsville. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade 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 Brownsville to Ferncliff Cemetery
Simone DeCavalcante (Crime figure)
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on March 3, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Miami (FL) on February 7, 1997 (a Friday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Miami is located nearby and to the southeast of Brownsville.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Simone DeCavalcante<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 Brownsville to Greenwood Cemetery
Miguel 'Mike' de la Hoz (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Havana (Cuba) on October 2, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Miami (FL) on May 28, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Miami is located nearby and to the southeast of Brownsville.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Miguel 'Mike' de la Hoz<1>
Ernest Guy Diehl (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on October 2, 1877 (a Tuesday) and died in Miami (FL) on November 6, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Miami is located nearby and to the southeast of Brownsville.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Guy Diehl<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brownsville to Spring Grove 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.