Lighthouse Point (Broward County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lighthouse Point ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Lighthouse Point. 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Lighthouse Point. 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 south southwest of Lighthouse Point.
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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 in Palm Beach County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Lighthouse Point (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 Lighthouse Point. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery<1>
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Thomas Beck (Actor)
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- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Lighthouse Point (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
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Allen Bellman (Illustrator)
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- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Lighthouse Point. 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 south southwest of Lighthouse Point.
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Eduardo Cansino (Actor, dancer, choreographer)
- Born: Eduardo Cansino Reina
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- 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 southwest of Lighthouse Point.
- 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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David Cassidy (Actor, musician)
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- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Lighthouse Point. Both communities are located in Broward 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
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- 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 southwest of Lighthouse Point.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
Dennis Cole (Actor)
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- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Lighthouse Point. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Maria Antoinette Hawkins Cole (Jazz singer)
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- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Lighthouse Point (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Lou Creekmur (Professional football)
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- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Lighthouse Point. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Joe DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio
- Also known as: Joseph Paul DiMaggio
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- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Lighthouse Point. 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.
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Chico Fernandez (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Lighthouse Point. 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west southwest of Lighthouse Point. 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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Connie Francis (Entertainer, actress)
- Full name: Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero
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- 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 southwest of Lighthouse Point.
- 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 northwest of Lighthouse Point. 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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Jackie Gleason (Actor, comedian, writer, composer)
- Full name: John Herbert Gleason
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- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Lighthouse Point. Both communities are located in Broward County.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
Curt Gowdy (Sportscaster)
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- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Lighthouse Point (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery<1>
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John Leonard 'Johnny' Gray (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Lighthouse Point (which is located in Broward County).
- Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Lighthouse Point (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 Lighthouse Point. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery<1>
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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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Lighthouse Point. 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
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- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Lighthouse Point (which is located in Broward County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
Milalrd 'Dixie' Howell (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Lighthouse Point. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Bill Kennedy (Actor)
- Born: Willard Kennedy
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- 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 in Palm Beach County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Lighthouse Point (which is located in Broward 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 nearby and to the southwest of Lighthouse Point.
- 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.