Miami (Miami-Dade County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Miami ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Miami. 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 in Broward County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Miami (which is located in Miami-Dade County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Star of David Memorial Gardens, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north of Miami. 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 Miami 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 on November 17, 1963 (a Sunday).
- 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 on June 27, 1992 (a Saturday).
- 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 on January 24, 1977 (a Monday).
- Hillsboro is located in Hill County, Texas.
- 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Miami to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Jeff Baena (Screenwriter, director)
- He was born in Miami on June 29, 1977 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 3, 2025 (a Friday).
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Miami. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade 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 (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Miami 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 in Broward County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Miami (which is located in Miami-Dade County).
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Star of David Memorial Gardens, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north of Miami. 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 Miami 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 on June 17, 1955 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
- 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Miami to Oakwood Cemetery
Fernando Bujones (Dancer)
- He was born in Miami on March 9, 1955 (a Wednesday) and died in Miami on November 10, 2005 (a Thursday).
- 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 on November 23, 1997 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jorge Mas Canosa<1>
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 nearby and to the northeast of Miami.
- 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Miami to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Max Carey (Professional baseball)
- Born: Maximillian George Carnarius
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on January 11, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Miami on May 30, 1976 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Carey<1>
Keion Eric Carpenter (Professional football)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on October 31, 1977 (a Monday) and died in Miami on December 29, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- 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 in Broward County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Miami (which is located in Miami-Dade County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Cassidy<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 in Broward County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Miami (which is located in Miami-Dade 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Miami to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 nearby and to the northeast of Miami.
- 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Miami to Ferncliff Cemetery
Simone DeCavalcante (Crime figure)
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on March 3, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Miami on February 7, 1997 (a Friday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- 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 (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Miami to Greenwood Cemetery
Miguel 'Mike' de la Hoz (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Havana (Cuba) on October 2, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Miami on May 28, 2023 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Miguel 'Mike' de la Hoz<1>
Ernest Guy Diehl (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on October 2, 1877 (a Tuesday) and died in Miami on November 6, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Guy Diehl<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Miami to Spring Grove Cemetery
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 in Broward County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Miami (which is located in Miami-Dade 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Miami to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr. (Automotive pioneer)
- He was born in Niles (MI) on May 17, 1868 (a Sunday) and died in Miami on December 10, 1920 (a Friday).
- Niles is located in Berrien County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Miami to Woodlawn 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.