Notable Births & Deaths for Atlantic City ...

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

• James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady
  • Railroad magnate. He was born in New York (NY) on August 12, 1856 (a Tueday) and died in Atlantic City on April 13, 1917 (a Friday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady<1>
• King Kong Bundy
  • Born: Christopher Alan Pallies
  • Professional wrestler, comedian, actor. He was born in Atlantic City on November 7, 1957 (a Thursday) and died in Glassborough (NJ) on March 4, 2019 (a Monday) at the age of 61. He is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park (Gloucester County, New Jersey).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: King Kong Bundy<1>
• Angelo Coia
  • Professional football. He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 21, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Brigantine (NJ) on January 2, 2013 (a Wednesday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery (Bucks County, Pennsylvania).
  • Brigantine is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast of Atlantic City.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Angelo Coia<1>
• Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins
  • Actor, comedian. He was born in Atlantic City on January 30, 1883 (a Tueday) and died in Arcadia (CA) on September 2, 1940 (a Monday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins<1>
• Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis
  • Musician. He was born in Laurens (SC) on April 30, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Hammonton (NJ) on May 5, 1972 (a Friday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Rockville Cemetery (Nassau County, New York).
  • Hammonton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Atlantic City.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis<1>
• James C. Field
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 24, 1863 (a Friday) and died in Atlantic City on May 13, 1953 (a Wednesday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Delaware County, Pennsylvania).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James C. Field<1>
• Helen Forrest
  • Born: Helen Fogel
  • Singer. She was born in Atlantic City on April 12, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 11, 1999 (a Sunday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Helen Forrest<1>
• Harry 'The Human Windmill' Greb
  • Professional boxer. He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 6, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Atlantic City on October 22, 1926 (a Friday) at the age of 32. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry 'The Human Windmill' Greb<1>
• Joseph Hergesheimer
  • Author. He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on February 15, 1880 (a Sunday) and died in Sea Isle City (NJ) on April 25, 1954 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery (Chester County, Pennsylvania).
  • Sea Isle City is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Atlantic City.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Hergesheimer<1>
• Guy Marks
  • Born: Mario Scarpa
  • Actor, comedian, singer. He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 31, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Pomona (NJ) on November 28, 1987 (a Saturday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Delaware County, Pennsylvania).
  • Pomona is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Atlantic City.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Guy Marks<1>
• Ralph B. 'Lefty' Mellix
  • Negro League Baseball. He was born in Atlantic City on April 29, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 23, 1985 (a Saturday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Homewood Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ralph B. 'Lefty' Mellix<1>
• Alfred James Reach
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in London (England) on May 25, 1840 (a Monday) and died in Atlantic City on January 14, 1928 (a Saturday) at the age of 87. He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alfred James Reach<1>
• Lewis H. Redner
  • Composer. He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on December 15, 1831 (a Thursday) and died in Atlantic City on August 29, 1908 (a Saturday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lewis H. Redner<1>
• Morgan Andrew Robertson
  • Author, inventor. He was born in Oswego (NY) on September 30, 1861 (a Monday) and died in Atlantic City on March 24, 1915 (a Wednesday) at the age of 53. He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Morgan Andrew Robertson<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Atlantic City: www.cityofatlanticcity.org/

The official website for Atlantic County: www.aclink.org/

The official website for State of New Jersey: https://www.state.nj.us/