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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
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bud Abbott<1>
    • 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.
  • Platt Adams     (Olympic Gold Medalist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Platt Adams<1>
    • 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.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Avon-by-the-Sea to Rosedale Cemetery
  • Richard Anderson     (Actor)
  • Tony Canzoneri     (Professional boxer)
  • Jack Carter     (Comedian, actor, TV Host)
    • Born: Jack Chakrin
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Carter<1>
    • 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.
  • John Gadsby Chapman     (Artist)
  • Charlie Christian     (Musician)
  • Robert L. Cohn     (Producer)
  • Lou Creekmur     (Professional football)
  • Frank DeCicco     (Crime figure)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank DeCicco<1>
    • 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.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Moravian Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Avon-by-the-Sea to Moravian Cemetery
  • John Dehner     (Actor)
  • Roy Albert DeMeo     (Crime figure)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Albert DeMeo<1>
    • 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.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery<1>
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    • From Avon-by-the-Sea to St. John RC Cemetery
  • Tomata du Plenty     (Singer)
  • Thomas John 'Dude' Esterbrook     (Major League Baseball)
  • James A. Garfield     (20th President of the US (March 1881 - September 1881, died in office by assassination))
  • Ben 'The Hawk' Hawkins     (Professional football)
    • Full name: Benjamin Charles Hawkins
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ben 'The Hawk' Hawkins<1>
    • 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.
  • Frankie Witman 'Blimp' Hayes     (Professional baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frankie Witman 'Blimp' Hayes<1>
    • He was born in Jamesburg (NJ) on October 13, 1914 (a Tuesday) and died in Point Pleasant (NJ) 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).
    • Point Pleasant is located in Ocean County, New Jersey.
    • At the time of his death, he was 40.
  • Curly Howard     (Actor, comedian)
    • Born: Jerome Lester Horwitz
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curly Howard<1>
    • 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.
  • Moe Howard     (Actor, comedian)
  • Robert Loggia     (Actor)
  • Jimmy Mack     (Comedian, writer)
    • Born: James McNair
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Mack<1>
    • He was born in Peekskill (NY) on October 1, 1951 (a Monday) and died in Cranbury (NJ) on June 7, 2014 (a Saturday).
    • Peekskill is located in Westchester County, New York.
    • Cranbury is located in Middlesex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Avon-by-the-Sea (which is located in Monmouth County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 62.
    • He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Avon-by-the-Sea to Hillside 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.