Coconut (Lee County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Coconut ...

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

Patty Berg (Professional golf)
- She was born in Minneapolis (MN) on February 13, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Myers (FL) on September 10, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Fort Myers is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Coconut. Both communities are located in Lee County.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Coconut. The cemetery is located in Lee County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Berg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Coconut to Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens
Mary Higgins Clark (Author - Queen of Suspense)
- Full name: Mary Theresa Elanor Higgins Clark
- She was born in Bronx (NY) on December 24, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Naples (FL) on January 31, 2020 (a Friday).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Naples is located in Collier County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Coconut (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Higgins Clark<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Coconut to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Joe Coleman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Medford (MA) on July 30, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Myers (FL) on April 9, 1997 (a Wednesday).
- Medford is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Fort Myers is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Coconut. Both communities are located in Lee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Coconut. The cemetery is located in Lee County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Coleman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Coconut to Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens
Michael Collins (Astronaut - Gemini 10, Apollo 11, USAF)
- He was born in Rome (Italy) on October 31, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Naples (FL) on April 28, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Naples is located in Collier County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Coconut (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Collins<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 Coconut to Arlington National Cemetery
Dustin Diamond (Actor)
- Full name: Dustin Neil Diamond
- He was born in San Jose (CA) on January 7, 1977 (a Friday) and died in Cape Coral (FL) on February 1, 2021 (a Monday).
- San Jose is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Cape Coral is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Coconut. Both communities are located in Lee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dustin Diamond<1>
Shirley June Fry Irin (Professional tennis)
- She was born in Akron (OH) on June 30, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Naples (FL) on July 13, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Naples is located in Collier County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Coconut (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley June Fry Irin<1>
Denny Laine (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- Born: Brian Frederick Arthur Hines
- He was born in Tyseley (England) on October 29, 1944 (a Sunday) and died in Naples (FL) on December 5, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- Naples is located in Collier County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Coconut (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Denny Laine<1>
Lebert Lombardo (Musician)
- He was born in London (ON) on February 11, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Myers (FL) on June 16, 1993 (a Wednesday).
- Fort Myers is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Coconut. Both communities are located in Lee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lebert Lombardo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinelawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pinelawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Coconut to Pinelawn Memorial Park
Earl Morrall (Professional football)
- He was born in Muskegon (MI) on May 17, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Naples (FL) on April 25, 2014 (a Friday).
- Muskegon is located in Muskegon County, Michigan.
- Naples is located in Collier County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Coconut (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Morrall<1>
Bosh Pritchard (Professional football)
- He was born in Windsor (NC) on September 10, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Myers (FL) on November 7, 1996 (a Thursday).
- Windsor is located in Bertie County, North Carolina.
- Fort Myers is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Coconut. Both communities are located in Lee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Appomattox Cemetery, which is located in Hopewell City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bosh Pritchard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Appomattox Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Appomattox Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Coconut to Appomattox Cemetery
Dick Rosenthal (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Richard Anthony Rosethal
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on January 20, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Estero (FL) on June 11, 2024 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Estero is located nearby and to the northeast of Coconut.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, which is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Rosenthal<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Coconut to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Marius Ugo Russo (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Bay Ridge (NY) on July 19, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Myers (FL) on March 26, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Bay Ridge is located in Kings County, New York.
- Fort Myers is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Coconut. Both communities are located in Lee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Coconut. The cemetery is located in Lee County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marius Ugo Russo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Coconut to Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens
Mike Scarry (Professional football)
- He was born in Duquesne (PA) on February 1, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Myers (FL) on September 9, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Duquesne is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Fort Myers is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Coconut. Both communities are located in Lee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Coconut. The cemetery is located in Lee County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Scarry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Coconut to Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens
Arzeno Eugene 'Stratosphere Man' Selden (High wire performer)
- He was born in Eagle (MI) on September 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Myers (FL) on February 12, 1951 (a Monday).
- Eagle is located in Clinton County, Michigan.
- Fort Myers is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Coconut. Both communities are located in Lee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Deepdale Memorial Park, which is located in Eaton County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arzeno Eugene 'Stratosphere Man' Selden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Deepdale Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Deepdale Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Coconut to Deepdale Memorial Park
Donna Summer (Singer)
- Born: LaDonna Adrian Gaines
- She was born in Boston (MA) on December 31, 1948 (a Friday) and died in Naples (FL) on May 17, 2012 (a Thursday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Naples is located in Collier County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Coconut (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- She is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donna Summer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Coconut to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens

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.