Hi-Land (Saint Bernard, LA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Hi-Land ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Hi-Land. 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)
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Hi-Land (which is located in Saint Bernard 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Canzoneri<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hi-Land to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Fats Domino (Singer, musician, songwriter)
- Born: Antoine Caliste Domino
- 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 in Orleans Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Hi-Land (which is located in Saint Bernard Parish).
- Harvey is located in Jefferson Parish and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Hi-Land (which is located in Saint Bernard Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Providence Memorial Park, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Hi-Land. The cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fats Domino<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Providence Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Providence Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hi-Land to Providence Memorial Park
Gene 'Augie' Freese (Major League Baseball)
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Hi-Land (which is located in Saint Bernard Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Hi-Land. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene 'Augie' Freese<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hi-Land to Metairie Cemetery
Jack Kramer (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Orleans Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Hi-Land (which is located in Saint Bernard Parish).
- Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Hi-Land (which is located in Saint Bernard Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Hi-Land. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Kramer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hi-Land to Greenwood Cemetery
Lash LaRue (Actor)
- Born: Alfred LaRue
- 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 in Jefferson Parish and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Hi-Land (which is located in Saint Bernard Parish).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lash LaRue<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calverton National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hi-Land to Calverton National Cemetery
John Bevins Moisant (Aviation Pioneer)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Hi-Land (which is located in Saint Bernard 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bevins Moisant<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hi-Land to Valhalla Memorial Park
Melvin Thomas 'Mel' Ott (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Jefferson Parish and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Hi-Land (which is located in Saint Bernard Parish).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Hi-Land (which is located in Saint Bernard Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Hi-Land. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Melvin Thomas 'Mel' Ott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hi-Land 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.