Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding West New Boston. 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.
Peter William Appleton (Major League Baseball)
Born: Peter William Jablonski
He was born in Terryville (CT) on May 20, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Trenton (NJ) on January 18, 1974 (a Friday).
Terryville is located in Litchfield County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of West New Boston (which is located in Berkshire County).
Holyoke is located in Hampden County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of West New Boston (which is located in Berkshire County).
He is buried at St. Jerome Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of West New Boston. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Springfield is located in Hampden County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of West New Boston (which is located in Berkshire County).
Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
At the time of her death, she was 46.
She is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of West New Boston. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
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.