Leisureville (Broward County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Leisureville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Leisureville. 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Leisureville. 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 nearby and to the southeast of Leisureville.
- 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 Leisureville 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 in Palm Beach County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Leisureville (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northwest of Leisureville. 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 Leisureville to South Florida National Cemetery
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Leisureville (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 Leisureville 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Leisureville. 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 nearby and to the southeast of Leisureville.
- 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 Leisureville 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 nearby and to the south of Leisureville.
- 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 Leisureville 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Leisureville. 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 nearby and to the south of Leisureville.
- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Leisureville. 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 Leisureville 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Leisureville (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 Leisureville 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 southwest of Leisureville. 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 Leisureville 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Leisureville (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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Leisureville. 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 Leisureville 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Leisureville. 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 nearby and to the southwest of Leisureville.
- 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 Leisureville 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 nearby and to the south of Leisureville.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Leisureville. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- 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 Leisureville 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Leisureville. 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>
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, Florida.
- Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Leisureville (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northwest of Leisureville. 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 Leisureville 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Leisureville. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- We don't have any burial details.
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 in Palm Beach County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Leisureville (which is located in Broward County).
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Leisureville. 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 Leisureville to Oak Lawn Cemetery
Eric Laakso (Professional football)
- Full name: Eric Henry Laakso
- 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 nearby and to the south of Leisureville.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric Laakso<1>
Booth Lusteg (Professional football)
- He was born in New Haven (CT) on May 8, 1937 (a Saturday) and died in Plantation (FL) on July 12, 2012 (a Thursday).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Plantation is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Leisureville. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Booth Lusteg<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.