Fern Crest Village (Broward County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Fern Crest Village ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Fern Crest Village. 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 nearby and to the northeast of Fern Crest Village.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Star of David Memorial Gardens, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Fern Crest Village. 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 Fern Crest Village 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 in Miami-Dade County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward County).
- 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 in Miami-Dade County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward County).
- 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 in Miami-Dade County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward County).
- 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 Fern Crest Village to Mt. Hope Cemetery
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 in Palm Beach County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Fern Crest Village. 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 Fern Crest Village to South Florida National 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 in Miami-Dade County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward County).
- 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 in Miami-Dade County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward County).
- 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 Fern Crest Village 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 nearby and to the north of Fern Crest Village.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Star of David Memorial Gardens, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Fern Crest Village. 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 Fern Crest Village 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 in Miami-Dade County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward County).
- 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 Fern Crest Village 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 in Miami-Dade County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward County).
- Miami is located in Miami-Dade County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward County).
- 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 in Miami-Dade County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward County).
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Fern Crest Village. 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 Fern Crest Village 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 in Miami-Dade County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward 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 Fern Crest Village 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 in Miami-Dade County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward County).
- 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 nearby and to the northeast of Fern Crest Village.
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Fern Crest Village. 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 nearby and to the northeast of Fern Crest Village.
- 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 Fern Crest Village 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 in Palm Beach County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward 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.
- 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 Fern Crest Village 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Fern Crest Village. 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 Fern Crest Village 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 in Miami-Dade County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward 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 Fern Crest Village 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 in Miami-Dade County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fern Crest Village (which is located in Broward County).
- 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 Fern Crest Village to Greenwood 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.