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Notable Births & Deaths for Pittsfield ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Pittsfield. 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)
- Mike Batayeh (Actor, comedian)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 27, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Ypsilanti (MI) on June 1, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Ypsilanti is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Pittsfield. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Batayeh<1>
- Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
- Born: Julius Margitza
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Pittsfield (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
- John Bray (Animator)
- Full name: John Randolph Bray
- He was born in Adrian (MI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Hartford (CT) on October 10, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Adrian is located in Lenawee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Pittsfield (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bray<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bray Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pittsfield to Bray Cemetery
- Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
- He was born in Melvindale (MI) on December 23, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Westland (MI) on November 29, 1982 (a Monday).
- Melvindale is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Pittsfield (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Westland is located in Wayne County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Pittsfield (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
- Ronnie Duman (Professional auto racing)
- Tony Fontane (Singer)
- Henry Ford (Industrialist, founder of Ford Motor Company)
- He was born in Dearborn (MI) on July 30, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on April 7, 1947 (a Monday).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Pittsfield (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Pittsfield (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Ford Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Pittsfield. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Ford<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ford Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pittsfield to Ford Cemetery
- Earle W. Graser (Actor)
- Ernie Harwell (Sportscaster)
- Full name: William Earnest Harwell
- He was born in Washington (GA) on January 25, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Novi (MI) on May 4, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- Washington is located in Wilkes County, Georgia.
- Novi is located in Oakland County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Pittsfield (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Harwell<1>
- Uriel Jones (Musician)
- William Harry 'Billy' Jones (Musician, singer)
- Dale Livingston (Professional football)
- Gary Richard Lowe (Professional football)
- He was born in Trenton (MI) on May 4, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Troy (MI) on October 8, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Trenton is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Pittsfield (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Troy is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Richard Lowe<1>
- Lee Majors (Actor)
- Born: Harvey Lee Yeary
- He was born in Wyandotte (MI) on April 23, 1939 (a Sunday).
- Wyandotte is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Pittsfield (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Mike 'Iron Mike' Marshall (Professional baseball)
- Lewis Albert Martin (Musician)
- Elijah McCoy (Inventor)
- Frank W. McIntyre (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Walled Lake (MI) on July 12, 1859 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on July 8, 1887 (a Friday).
- Walled Lake is located in Oakland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Pittsfield (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank W. McIntyre<1>
- Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Windsor (ON) in 1855 and died in Wayne (MI) on September 26, 1890 (a Friday).
- Wayne is located in Wayne County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Pittsfield (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore<1>
- Frank Malcom 'Yip' Owen (Major League Baseball)
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. |
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