Avon-by-the-Sea (Monmouth County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Avon-by-the-Sea ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Avon-by-the-Sea. 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.

Bud Abbott (Actor, comedian)
- Born: William Alexander Abbott
- He was born in Asbury Park (NJ) on October 2, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 24, 1974 (a Wednesday).
- Asbury Park is located nearby and to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bud Abbott<1>
Platt Adams (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Belleville (NJ) on March 23, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Normandy Beach (NJ) on February 27, 1961 (a Monday).
- Belleville is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Normandy Beach is located in Ocean County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the north northwest of Avon-by-the-Sea. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Platt Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Rosedale Cemetery
Richard Anderson (Actor)
- Full name: Richard Norman Anderson
- He was born in Long Branch (NJ) on August 8, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on August 31, 2017 (a Thursday).
- Long Branch is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea. Both communities are located in Monmouth County.
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Anderson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Westwood Memorial Park
David J. Andrada (Actor)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on December 27, 1865 (a Wednesday) and died in Long Branch (NJ) on January 3, 1941 (a Friday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Long Branch is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea. Both communities are located in Monmouth County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David J. Andrada<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Westview Cemetery
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, Louisiana.
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea. The cemetery 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Jack Carter (Comedian, actor, TV Host)
- Born: Jack Chakrin
- He was born in Brighton Beach (NY) on June 24, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on June 28, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Brighton Beach is located in Kings County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Carter<1>
John Gadsby Chapman (Artist)
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on August 11, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on November 28, 1889 (a Thursday).
- Alexandria is located in , Virginia.
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gadsby Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Green - Wood Cemetery
Charlie Christian (Musician)
- Full name: Charles Henry Christian
- He was born in Bonham (TX) on July 29, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on March 2, 1942 (a Monday).
- Bonham is located in Fannin County, Texas.
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Gates Hill Cemetery, which is located in Fannin County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Christian<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gates Hill Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Gates Hill Cemetery
Robert L. Cohn (Producer)
- Full name: Robert Leon Cohn
- He was born in Avon-by-the-Sea on September 6, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 3, 1996 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert L. Cohn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Lou Creekmur (Professional football)
- He was born in Hopelawn (NJ) on January 22, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Tamarac (FL) on July 5, 2009 (a Sunday).
- Hopelawn is located in Middlesex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Tamarac is located in Broward County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lou Creekmur<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Arlington National Cemetery
Frank DeCicco (Crime figure)
- He was born in Bath Beach (NY) on November 5, 1935 (a Tuesday) and died in Dyker Heights (NY) on April 13, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Bath Beach is located in Kings County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Dyker Heights is located in Kings County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Moravian Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea. The cemetery is located in Richmond County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank DeCicco<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Moravian Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Moravian Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Moravian Cemetery
John Dehner (Actor)
- Born: John Dehner Forkum
- He was born in Staten Island (NY) on November 23, 1915 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on February 4, 1992 (a Tuesday).
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Carpinteria Cemetery, which is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Dehner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Carpinteria Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Carpinteria Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Carpinteria Cemetery
Roy Albert DeMeo (Crime figure)
- He was born in Flatlands (NY) on September 7, 1942 (a Monday) and died in Sheepshead Bay (NY) on January 10, 1983 (a Monday).
- Flatlands is located in Kings County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Sheepshead Bay is located in Kings County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northeast of Avon-by-the-Sea. The cemetery is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Albert DeMeo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to St. John RC Cemetery
Tomata du Plenty (Singer)
- He was born in Coney Island (NY) on May 28, 1948 (a Friday) and died in San Francisco (CA) on August 21, 2000 (a Monday).
- Coney Island is located in Kings County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tomata du Plenty<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Thomas John 'Dude' Esterbrook (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Staten Island (NY) on June 20, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Middletown (NY) on April 30, 1901 (a Tuesday).
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Middletown is located in Orange County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas John 'Dude' Esterbrook<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Green - Wood Cemetery
James A. Garfield (20th President of the US (March 1881 - September 1881, died in office by assassination))
- Full name: James Abram Garfield
- He was born in Moreland Hills (OH) on November 19, 1831 (a Saturday) and died in Elberon (NJ) on September 19, 1881 (a Monday).
- Moreland Hills is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Elberon is located nearby and to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James A. Garfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Lake View Cemetery
Ben 'The Hawk' Hawkins (Professional football)
- Full name: Benjamin Charles Hawkins
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on March 22, 1944 (a Wednesday) and died in Belmar (NJ) on October 9, 2017 (a Monday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Belmar is located nearby and to the south of Avon-by-the-Sea.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ben 'The Hawk' Hawkins<1>
Frankie Witman 'Blimp' Hayes (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Jamesburg (NJ) on October 13, 1914 (a Tuesday) and died on June 22, 1955 (a Wednesday).
- Jamesburg is located in Middlesex County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frankie Witman 'Blimp' Hayes<1>
Curly Howard (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Jerome Lester Horwitz
- He was born in Bath Beach (NY) on October 22, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in San Gabriel (CA) on January 18, 1952 (a Friday).
- Bath Beach is located in Kings County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- San Gabriel is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curly Howard<1>
Moe Howard (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Moses Harry Horwitz
- He was born in Bensonhurst (NY) on June 19, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 4, 1975 (a Sunday).
- Bensonhurst is located in Kings County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Moe Howard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Hillside Memorial Park
Robert Loggia (Actor)
- Born: Salvatore Loggia
- He was born in Staten Island (NY) on January 3, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Brentwood (CA) on December 4, 2015 (a Friday).
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Brentwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Loggia<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon-by-the-Sea to Westwood Memorial Park

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.