Pinecrest (Miami-Dade County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Pinecrest ...

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

Merito Acosta (Professional baseball>; negl:<1912:1922)
- Full name: Merito Pedro Acosta
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merito Acosta<1>
- He was born in Bauta (Cuba) on May 19, 1896 (a Tuesday) and died in Miami (FL) on November 17, 1963 (a Sunday).
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
Edmundo 'Sandy' Amoros (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edmundo 'Sandy' Amoros<1>
- He was born in Havana (Cuba) on January 30, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Miami (FL) on June 27, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
Orinthal Daniel 'Andy' Anderson (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Orinthal Daniel 'Andy' Anderson<1>
- He was born in Hillsboro (TX) on November 11, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Miami (FL) on January 24, 1977 (a Monday).
- Hillsboro is located in Hill County, Texas.
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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- From Pinecrest to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Jeff Baena (Screenwriter, director)
- He was born in Miami (FL) on June 29, 1977 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 3, 2025 (a Friday).
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Beck<1>
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Pinecrest to Loudon Park Cemetery
Carlyle Blackwell (Actor, director)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carlyle Blackwell<1>
- He was born in Troy (PA) on January 20, 1884 (a Sunday) and died in Miami (FL) on June 17, 1955 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Onondaga County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Pinecrest to Oakwood Cemetery
Fernando Bujones (Dancer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fernando Bujones<1>
- He was born in Miami (FL) on March 9, 1955 (a Wednesday) and died in Miami (FL) on November 10, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
Jorge Mas Canosa (Social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jorge Mas Canosa<1>
- He was born in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) on September 21, 1939 (a Thursday) and died in Miami (FL) on November 23, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
Al Capone (Crime figure)
- Born: Alphonse Gabriel Capone
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Capone<1>
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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- From Pinecrest to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Keion Eric Carpenter (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keion Eric Carpenter<1>
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on October 31, 1977 (a Monday) and died in Miami (FL) on December 29, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
Ossie Davis (Actor, playwright, director, activist)
- Born: Raiford Chatman Davis
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ossie Davis<1>
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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- From Pinecrest to Ferncliff Cemetery
Simone DeCavalcante (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Simone DeCavalcante<1>
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on March 3, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Miami (FL) on February 7, 1997 (a Friday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Pinecrest to Greenwood Cemetery
Miguel 'Mike' de la Hoz (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Miguel 'Mike' de la Hoz<1>
- He was born in Havana (Cuba) on October 2, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Miami (FL) on May 28, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
Ernest Guy Diehl (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Guy Diehl<1>
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on October 2, 1877 (a Tuesday) and died in Miami (FL) on November 6, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Pinecrest to Spring Grove Cemetery
Joe DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio
- Also known as: Joseph Paul DiMaggio
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe DiMaggio<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Pinecrest (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery<1>
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- From Pinecrest to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr. (Automotive pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Niles (MI) on May 17, 1868 (a Sunday) and died in Miami (FL) on December 10, 1920 (a Friday).
- Niles is located in Berrien County, Michigan.
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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- From Pinecrest to Woodlawn Cemetery
Dona Drake (Actress, singer, dancer)
- Born: Eunice Westmoreland
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dona Drake<1>
- She was born in Miami (FL) on November 15, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 20, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- The body was cremated.
Dixie Dunbar (Dancer, singer, entertainer, actress)
- Born: Christine Elizabeth Dunbar
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dixie Dunbar<1>
- She was born in Montgomery (AL) on January 19, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Miami Beach (FL) on August 29, 1991 (a Thursday).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Miami Beach is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
Nelson Eddy (Actor, singer)
- Full name: Nelson Ackerman Eddy
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelson Eddy<1>
- He was born in Providence (RI) on June 29, 1901 (a Saturday) and died in Miami (FL) on March 6, 1967 (a Monday).
- Providence is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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- From Pinecrest to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Eddie 'Popeye' Egan (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Walter Egan
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie 'Popeye' Egan<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on January 3, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Miami (FL) on November 4, 1995 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery<1>
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- From Pinecrest to Calverton National Cemetery
William George 'Billy' Evans (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William George 'Billy' Evans<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on February 10, 1884 (a Sunday) and died in Miami (FL) on January 23, 1956 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Miami is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pinecrest. Both communities are located in Miami-Dade County.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Knollwood Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Knollwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Pinecrest to Knollwood 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.