South Palm Beach (Palm Beach County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for South Palm Beach ...

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

Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose (Actress, model)
- She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on July 1, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on February 17, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
- Jupiter is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Palm Beach to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of South Palm Beach. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to South Florida National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Palm Beach to South Florida National Cemetery
Eduardo Cansino (Actor, dancer, choreographer)
- Born: Eduardo Cansino Reina
- 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 in Broward County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of South Palm Beach (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eduardo Cansino<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Palm Beach to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Pete P. Castiglione (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Peter Paul Castiglione
- 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 in Broward County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of South Palm Beach (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete P. Castiglione<1>
Maria Antoinette Hawkins Cole (Jazz singer)
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maria Antoinette Hawkins Cole<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Palm Beach to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Perry Como (Singer, actor, entertainer)
- Born: Pierino Ronald Como
- He was born in Canonsburg (PA) on May 18, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony (FL) on May 12, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Canonsburg is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Perry Como<1>
Lou Creekmur (Professional football)
- 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 in Broward County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of South Palm Beach (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lou Creekmur<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Palm Beach to Arlington National Cemetery
Mary Ella Dees (Actress)
- She was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on June 3, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Lake Worth Beach (FL) on August 4, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- Lake Worth Beach is located nearby and to the northwest of South Palm Beach.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Ella Dees<1>
Mike Douglas (TV host, entertainer)
- Born: Michael Delaney Dowd, Jr.
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on August 11, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Palm Beach Gardens (FL) on August 11, 2006 (a Friday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Palm Beach Gardens is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Douglas<1>
Connie Francis (Entertainer, actress)
- Full name: Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero
- 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 in Broward County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of South Palm Beach (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southwest of South Palm Beach. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Connie Francis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Palm Beach to Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park
Curt Gowdy (Sportscaster)
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curt Gowdy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Palm Beach to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
John Leonard 'Johnny' Gray (Major League Baseball)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- Boca Raton is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of South Palm Beach. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Leonard 'Johnny' Gray<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to South Florida National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Palm Beach to South Florida National Cemetery
Gilbert Raymond 'Gil' Hodges (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Princeton (IN) on April 4, 1924 (a Friday) and died in West Palm Beach (FL) on April 2, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Princeton is located in Gibson County, Indiana.
- West Palm Beach is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gilbert Raymond 'Gil' Hodges<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Palm Beach to Holy Cross Cemetery
Tommy 'Kelly' Holmes (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Thomas Francis Holmes
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy 'Kelly' Holmes<1>
Joni James (Singer)
- Born: Giovanna Carmella Babbo
- She was born in Chicago (IL) on September 22, 1930 (a Monday) and died in West Palm Beach (FL) on February 20, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- West Palm Beach is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joni James<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Palm Beach to Arlington National Cemetery
Bill Kennedy (Actor)
- Born: Willard Kennedy
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Kennedy<1>
Eric Laakso (Professional football)
- Full name: Eric Henry Laakso
- 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 in Broward County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of South Palm Beach (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric Laakso<1>
Rush Limbaugh (Conservative commentator, radio host, author)
- Full name: Rush Hudson Limbaugh, III
- He was born in Cape Girardeau (MO) on January 12, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Palm Beach (FL) on February 17, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Cape Girardeau is located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
- Palm Beach is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rush Limbaugh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Palm Beach to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Max Cullen Macon (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pensacola (FL) on October 14, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on August 5, 1989 (a Saturday).
- Pensacola is located in Escambia County, Florida.
- Jupiter is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Cullen Macon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Palm Beach to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
Edward Robert 'Eppie' Miller (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on November 26, 1916 (a Sunday) and died in Lake Worth Beach (FL) on July 31, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Lake Worth Beach is located nearby and to the northwest of South Palm Beach.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Union Dale Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Robert 'Eppie' Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Dale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Union Dale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Palm Beach to Union Dale Cemetery
Edgar Dean 'Ed' Mitchell (Astronaut)
- He was born in Hereford (England) on September 17, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in West Palm Beach (FL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday).
- West Palm Beach is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of South Palm Beach. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar Dean 'Ed' Mitchell<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.