Erie (Manatee County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Erie ...

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

William Fritz 'Dick the Bruiser' Afflis, Jr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Delphi (IN) on June 27, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Tampa (FL) on November 10, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Delphi is located in Carroll County, Indiana.
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Washington Park North Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Fritz 'Dick the Bruiser' Afflis, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Washington Park North Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Washington Park North Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Erie to Washington Park North Cemetery
Kirstie Alley (Actress)
- Full name: Kirstie Louise Alley
- She was born in Wichita (KS) on January 12, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Tampa (FL) on December 5, 2022 (a Monday).
- Wichita is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kirstie Alley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Erie to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Francis Bellamy (Author who wrote the 'Pledge of Allegiance')
- Full name: Francis Julius Bellamy
- He was born in Mount Morris (NY) on May 18, 1855 (a Friday) and died in Tampa (FL) on August 28, 1931 (a Friday).
- Mount Morris is located in Livingston County, New York.
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rome Cemetery, which is located in Oneida County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Bellamy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rome Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rome Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Erie to Rome Cemetery
Evelyn Brent (Actress)
- She was born in Tampa (FL) on October 20, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 4, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Evelyn Brent<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Erie to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Johnny Brown (Actor, singer)
- He was born in Saint Petersburg (FL) on June 11, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 2, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Brown<1>
George Washington Cable (Author)
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on October 12, 1844 (a Saturday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on January 31, 1925 (a Saturday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Bridge Street Cemetery, which is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Cable<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bridge Street Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bridge Street Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Erie to Bridge Street Cemetery
Reche Caldwell (Professional football)
- Full name: Donald Reche Caldwell
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on March 28, 1979 (a Wednesday) and died in Tampa (FL) on June 6, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Garden of Memories, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Erie. The cemetery is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reche Caldwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Garden of Memories
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Garden of Memories (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Erie to Garden of Memories
Aaron Charles Carter (Rapper, singer, actor)
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on December 7, 1987 (a Monday) and died in Lancaster (CA) on November 5, 2022 (a Saturday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- Lancaster is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- 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 Aaron Charles Carter<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 Erie to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Rick Casares (Professional football)
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on July 4, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Tampa (FL) on September 13, 2013 (a Friday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Sarasota National Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southeast of Erie. The cemetery is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Casares<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sarasota National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sarasota National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Erie to Sarasota National Cemetery
Michael Connor (Musician)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on December 7, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in Siesta Key (FL) on September 2, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Siesta Key is located in Sarasota County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery, which is located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Connor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mother of God Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mother of God Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Erie to Mother of God Cemetery
Chick Corea (Composer, keyboardist, bandleader)
- Full name: Armando Anthony Corea
- He was born in Chelsea (MA) on June 12, 1941 (a Thursday) and died in Tampa (FL) on February 9, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- Chelsea is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chick Corea<1>
Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on April 3, 1961 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 23, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews<1>
Tony Cuccinello (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Anthony Francis Cuccinello
- He was born in Long Island City (NY) on November 8, 1907 (a Friday) and died in Tampa (FL) on September 21, 1995 (a Thursday).
- Long Island City is located in Queens County, New York.
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Garden of Memories, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Erie. The cemetery is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Cuccinello<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Garden of Memories
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Garden of Memories (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Erie to Garden of Memories
Alfred Austell Cunningham (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on March 8, 1882 (a Wednesday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on May 27, 1939 (a Saturday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Austell Cunningham<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 Erie to Arlington National Cemetery
William Eugene 'Billy' Dickey (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 20, 1874 (a Tuesday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on May 13, 1944 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eugene 'Billy' Dickey<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 Erie to Arlington National Cemetery
Robert John Donovan (Author)
- He was born in Buffalo (NY) on August 21, 1912 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on August 8, 2003 (a Friday).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert John Donovan<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 Erie to Arlington National Cemetery
Fred Dugan (Professional football)
- He was born in Stamford (CT) on May 12, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 3, 2018 (a Saturday).
- Stamford is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. John Cemetery, which is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Dugan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Erie to St. John Cemetery
Angelo Mirena Dundee (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on August 30, 1921 (a Tuesday) and died in Tampa (FL) on February 1, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north northwest of Erie. The cemetery is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angelo Mirena Dundee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Erie to Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park
Harry Doll Earles (Actor)
- Born: Kurt Fritz Scneider
- He was born in Stolpen (Germany) on April 3, 1902 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on May 4, 1985 (a Saturday).
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Doll Earles<1>
Tiny Doll Earles (Actress)
- Born: Ella Annie 'Tiny Doll' Schneider
- She was born in Stolpen (Germany) on July 23, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on September 6, 2004 (a Monday).
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Erie (which is located in Manatee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tiny Doll Earles<1>
Graeme Edge (Musician, songwriter, poet)
- Full name: Graeme Charles Edge
- He was born in Rocester (England) on March 30, 1941 (a Sunday) and died in Bradenton (FL) on November 11, 2021 (a Thursday).
- Bradenton is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Erie. Both communities are located in Manatee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Graeme Edge<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.