Forest Isle (Orleans Parish, LA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Forest Isle ...

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

Tony Canzoneri (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Canzoneri<1>
- He was born in Slidell (LA) on November 6, 1908 (a Friday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on December 9, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Slidell is located in Saint Tammany Parish and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Forest Isle (which is located in Orleans Parish).
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Isle to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Fats Domino (Singer, musician, songwriter)
- Born: Antoine Caliste Domino
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fats Domino<1>
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on February 26, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Harvey (LA) on October 24, 2017 (a Tuesday).
- New Orleans is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Forest Isle. Both communities are located in Orleans Parish.
- Harvey is located nearby and to the west of Forest Isle.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Providence Memorial Park, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west northwest of Forest Isle. The cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Providence Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Providence Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Isle to Providence Memorial Park
Gene 'Augie' Freese (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene 'Augie' Freese<1>
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on January 8, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Metairie (LA) on June 18, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County, West Virginia.
- Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Forest Isle (which is located in Orleans Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Forest Isle. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Isle to Metairie Cemetery
Jack Kramer (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Kramer<1>
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on January 5, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Metairie (LA) on May 18, 1995 (a Thursday).
- New Orleans is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Forest Isle. Both communities are located in Orleans Parish.
- Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Forest Isle (which is located in Orleans Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Forest Isle. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Isle to Greenwood Cemetery
Lash LaRue (Actor)
- Born: Alfred LaRue
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lash LaRue<1>
- He was born in Gretna (LA) on June 15, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Burbank (CA) on May 21, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- Gretna is located nearby and to the west of Forest Isle.
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calverton National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Isle to Calverton National Cemetery
John Bevins Moisant (Aviation Pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bevins Moisant<1>
- He was born in Kankakee (IL) on April 25, 1868 (a Saturday) and died in Kenner (LA) on December 31, 1910 (a Saturday).
- Kankakee is located in Kankakee County, Illinois.
- Kenner is located in Jefferson Parish and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Forest Isle (which is located in Orleans Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Isle to Valhalla Memorial Park
Melvin Thomas 'Mel' Ott (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Melvin Thomas 'Mel' Ott<1>
- He was born in Gretna (LA) on March 2, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on November 21, 1958 (a Friday).
- Gretna is located nearby and to the west of Forest Isle.
- New Orleans is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Forest Isle. Both communities are located in Orleans Parish.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Forest Isle. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Isle to Metairie 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.