College Park (Broward County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for College Park ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding College Park. 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of College Park. 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 south of College Park. 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 College Park 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 nearby and to the north of College Park.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of College Park. 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 College Park to South Florida National 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of College Park. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- 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 south of College Park. 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 College Park 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of College Park. Both communities are located in Broward 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 College Park to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of College Park. 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of College Park. Both communities are located in Broward 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of College Park. 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 College Park 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 nearby and to the north of College Park.
- 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 College Park 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of College Park. Both communities are located in Broward 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 College Park to Arlington National 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of College Park (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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of College Park. 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 College Park to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of College Park. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of College Park. The cemetery is located in Broward County, Florida.
- 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 College Park 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of College Park. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park, located nearby and to the north northwest of College Park.
- 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 College Park 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of College Park. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackie Gleason<1>
Curt Gowdy (Sportscaster)
- He was born in Green River (WY) on July 31, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Palm Beach (FL) on February 20, 2006 (a Monday).
- Green River is located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
- Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of College Park (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curt Gowdy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From College Park to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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 and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of College Park (which is located in Broward County).
- Boca Raton is located nearby and to the north of College Park.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of College Park. 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 College Park 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of College Park. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- We don't have any burial details.
Gilbert Raymond 'Gil' Hodges (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Princeton (IN) on April 4, 1924 (a Friday) and died in West Palm Beach (FL) on April 2, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Princeton is located in Gibson County, Indiana.
- West Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of College Park (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gilbert Raymond 'Gil' Hodges<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From College Park to Holy Cross Cemetery
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 nearby and to the north of College Park.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy 'Kelly' Holmes<1>
Milalrd 'Dixie' Howell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Harold (KY) on January 7, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (FL) on March 18, 1960 (a Friday).
- Harold is located in Floyd County, Kentucky.
- Hollywood is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of College Park. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milalrd 'Dixie' Howell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From College Park to Oak Lawn Cemetery
Joni James (Singer)
- Born: Giovanna Carmella Babbo
- She was born in Chicago (IL) on September 22, 1930 (a Monday) and died in West Palm Beach (FL) on February 20, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- West Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of College Park (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joni James<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 College Park to Arlington National 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.