New Port Richey (Pasco County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for New Port Richey ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding New Port Richey. 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco 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 (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Port Richey 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Port Richey to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Douglas Reagan Ault (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Beaumont (TX) on March 9, 1950 (a Thursday) and died in Tarpon Springs (FL) on December 22, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Beaumont is located in Jefferson County, Texas.
- Tarpon Springs is located in Pinellas County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Douglas Reagan Ault<1>
Cliff Battles (Professional football)
- He was born in Akron (OH) on May 1, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Clearwater (FL) on April 28, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Clearwater is located in Pinellas County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cliff Battles<1>
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Port Richey to Rome Cemetery
John C. 'Spider' Brackenborough (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Parry Sound (ON) on February 9, 1897 (a Tuesday) and died in Dunedin (FL) on July 8, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Dunedin is located in Pinellas County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of New Port Richey. The cemetery is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John C. 'Spider' Brackenborough<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 New Port Richey to Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Port Richey to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Willie Jerome Brown (Professional football)
- He was born in Brooksville (FL) on February 4, 1965 (a Thursday) and died in Brooksville (FL) on June 25, 1992 (a Thursday).
- Brooksville is located in Hernando County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- Brooksville is located in Hernando County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Jerome Brown<1>
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Garden of Memories, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey. 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 New Port Richey to Garden of Memories
Irene Cara (Siner, songwriter, actress)
- Born: Irene Cara Escalera
- She was born in Bronx (NY) on March 18, 1959 (a Wednesday) and died in Largo (FL) on November 25, 2022 (a Friday).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Largo is located in Pinellas County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- The body was cremated.
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Port Richey to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Leslie Carter (Singer, model, actress)
- Full name: Leslie Barbara Carter
- She was born in Tampa (FL) on June 6, 1986 (a Friday) and died in Westfield (NY) on January 31, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- Westfield is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 25.
- She is buried at Chautauqua Cemetery, which is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leslie Carter<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chautauqua Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Port Richey to Chautauqua Cemetery
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Sarasota National Cemetery, which 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 (FL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Port Richey to Sarasota National Cemetery
Lloyd Colteryahn (Professional football)
- He was born in Brentwood (PA) on August 26, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Dunedin (FL) on May 2, 2011 (a Monday).
- Brentwood is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Dunedin is located in Pinellas County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd Colteryahn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Port Richey to Ft. Lincoln 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Garden of Memories, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey. 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 New Port Richey to Garden of Memories
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of New Port Richey. 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 New Port Richey to Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park
Helen Ferguson (Actress)
- She was born in Decatur (IL) on July 23, 1901 (a Tuesday) and died in Clearwater (FL) on March 14, 1977 (a Monday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Clearwater is located in Pinellas County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Ferguson<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Port Richey to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Harold Rudolf Foster (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Halifax (NS) on August 16, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Spring Hill (FL) on July 25, 1982 (a Sunday).
- Spring Hill is located in Hernando County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Topeka Cemetery, which is located in Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Rudolf Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Topeka Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Topeka Cemetery (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Port Richey to Topeka Cemetery
David Gail (Actor)
- Full name: David Gilbert Gail
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on February 27, 1965 (a Saturday) and died on January 20, 2024 (a Saturday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of New Port Richey (which is located in Pasco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Gail<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.