Notable Births & Deaths for Orlando ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Orlando. 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.

• Joe Auer
  • Professional football. He was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 11, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 9, 2019 (a Saturday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park (Orange County, Florida).
  • Winter Park is located 5 miles [8 km] to the northeast of Orlando.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Auer<1>
• Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Tampa (FL) on April 3, 1961 (a Monday) and died in Orlando on March 23, 1993 (a Tueday) at the age of 31.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews<1>
• Mike Cuellar
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Santa Clara (Cuba) on May 8, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando on April 2, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 73.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike Cuellar<1>
• Darryl Dawkins
  • Professional basketball. He was born in Orlando on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Northampton County, Pennsylvania).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Darryl Dawkins<1>
• Michael 'Mickey' Doolin
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Ashland (PA) on May 7, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Orlando on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday) at the age of 71.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
• Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.
  • Professional baseball. He was born in Gadsden (AL) on July 1, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Orlando on January 17, 2004 (a Saturday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Etowah County, Alabama).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.<1>
• Sam Gruneisen
  • Professional football. He was born in Louisville (KY) on January 16, 1941 (a Thursday) and died in Ocoee (FL) on September 28, 2012 (a Friday) at the age of 71.
  • Ocoee is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Orlando.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sam Gruneisen<1>
• Richard Manuel
  • Musician. He was born in Stratford (ON) on April 3, 1943 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 4, 1986 (a Tueday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Avondale Cemetery (Perth County, Ontario).
  • Winter Park is located 5 miles [8 km] to the northeast of Orlando.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Richard Manuel<1>
• Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett
  • Musician. He was born in Dulwich (England) on April 16, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Orlando on February 7, 2000 (a Monday) at the age of 56.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett<1>
• Teddy Randazzo
  • Musician. He was born in New York (NY) on May 13, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Orlando on November 21, 2003 (a Friday) at the age of 68.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Teddy Randazzo<1>
• Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts
  • Race car driver. He was born in Tavares (FL) on January 20, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on July 2, 1964 (a Thursday) at the age of 35. He is buried at Daytona Memorial Park (Volusia County, Florida).
  • Tavares is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Orlando.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts<1>
• Bob Saget
  • Full name: Robert Lane Saget
  • Comedian, TV host, director, actor. He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on May 17, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando on January 9, 2022 (a Sunday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bob Saget<1>
• Bobby Steel Smith
  • Singer. He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 10, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando on March 16, 2013 (a Saturday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bobby Steel Smith<1>
• Kaye Stevens
  • Born: Catherine Louise Stephens
  • Singer, Actress. She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 21, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando on December 28, 2011 (a Wednesday) at the age of 79. She is buried at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery (Broward County, Florida).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kaye Stevens<1>
• James Wren 'Zack' Taylor
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Yulee (FL) on July 27, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Orlando on September 19, 1974 (a Thursday) at the age of 76.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Wren 'Zack' Taylor<1>
• Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas
  • Full name: Dennis D.T. Thomas
  • Musician, actor, composer. He was born in Orlando on February 9, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Montclair (NJ) on August 7, 2021 (a Saturday) at the age of 70. The body was cremated.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas<1>
• Joseph Bert 'Joe' Tinker
  • Professional baseball. He was born in Muscotah (KS) on July 27, 1880 (a Tueday) and died in Orlando on July 27, 1948 (a Tueday) at the age of 68.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Bert 'Joe' Tinker<1>
• Monte Weaver
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Helton (NC) on June 15, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Orlando on June 14, 1994 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Weaver<1>
• Taft 'Taffy' Wright
  • Born: Taft Shedron Wright
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Tabor City (NC) on August 10, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando on October 22, 1981 (a Thursday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Meadowbrook Cemetery (Robeson County, North Carolina).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Taft 'Taffy' Wright<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Orlando: www.cityoforlando.net/

The official website for Orange County: www.orangecountyfl.net/

The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/