Dunes Road (Palm Beach County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Dunes Road ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Dunes Road. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Calvin Ross 'Cal' Abrams<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Dunes Road (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Star of David Memorial Gardens, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Dunes Road. The cemetery is located in Broward County, Florida.
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- From Dunes Road to Star of David Memorial Gardens
Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Dunes Road. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Dunes Road. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery<1>
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- From Dunes Road to South Florida National Cemetery
Allen Bellman (Illustrator)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allen Bellman<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Dunes Road (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Star of David Memorial Gardens, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Dunes Road. The cemetery is located in Broward County, Florida.
- Google driving directions:
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- From Dunes Road to Star of David Memorial Gardens
Eduardo Cansino (Actor, dancer, choreographer)
- Born: Eduardo Cansino Reina
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eduardo Cansino<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Dunes Road (which is located in Palm Beach 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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- From Dunes Road to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
David Cassidy (Actor, musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Cassidy<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Dunes Road (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- The body was cremated.
Pete P. Castiglione (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Peter Paul Castiglione
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete P. Castiglione<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Dunes Road (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
Dennis Cole (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis Cole<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Dunes Road (which is located in Palm Beach 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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- From Dunes Road to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Maria Antoinette Hawkins Cole (Jazz singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maria Antoinette Hawkins Cole<1>
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Dunes Road. Both communities are located in Palm Beach 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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- From Dunes Road to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Lou Creekmur (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lou Creekmur<1>
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Dunes Road (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Dunes Road to Arlington National Cemetery
Mike Douglas (TV Host, Entertainer)
- Born: Michael Delaney Dowd, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Douglas<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on August 11, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Palm Beach Gardens (FL) on August 11, 2006 (a Friday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Palm Beach Gardens is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Dunes Road. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
Chico Fernandez (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chico Fernandez<1>
- 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 in Broward County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Dunes Road (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southwest of Dunes Road. The cemetery is located in Broward County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery<1>
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- From Dunes Road to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery
Connie Francis (Entertainer, actress)
- Full name: Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Connie Francis<1>
- 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 in Broward County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Dunes Road (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Dunes Road. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park<1>
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- From Dunes Road to Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park
Jackie Gleason (Actor, comedian, writer, composer)
- Full name: John Herbert Gleason
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackie Gleason<1>
- 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 in Broward County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Dunes Road (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
Curt Gowdy (Sportscaster)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curt Gowdy<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Dunes Road. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery<1>
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- From Dunes Road to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
John Leonard 'Johnny' Gray (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Leonard 'Johnny' Gray<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Dunes Road. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- Boca Raton is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Dunes Road. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Dunes Road. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to South Florida National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dunes Road 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 in Broward County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Dunes Road (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- We don't have any burial details.
Gilbert Raymond 'Gil' Hodges (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gilbert Raymond 'Gil' Hodges<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Dunes Road. Both communities are located in Palm Beach 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
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- From Dunes Road to Holy Cross Cemetery
Tommy 'Kelly' Holmes (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Thomas Francis Holmes
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy 'Kelly' Holmes<1>
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Dunes Road. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
Joni James (Singer)
- Born: Giovanna Carmella Babbo
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joni James<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Dunes Road. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dunes Road to Arlington National Cemetery
Bill Kennedy (Actor)
- Born: Willard Kennedy
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Kennedy<1>
- He was born in Cleveland Heights (OH) on June 17, 1908 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Beach (FL) on January 27, 1997 (a Monday).
- Cleveland Heights is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Palm Beach is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Dunes Road. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
Eric Laakso (Professional football)
- Full name: Eric Henry Laakso
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric Laakso<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on November 29, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Pompano Beach (FL) on December 25, 2010 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Pompano Beach is located in Broward County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Dunes Road (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.

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.