Belmar (Monmouth County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Belmar ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Belmar. 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 Belmar.
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Belmar (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the north northwest of Belmar. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Belmar 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Belmar. 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:
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- From Belmar to Westwood Memorial Park
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Belmar (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>
Robert L. Cohn (Producer)
- Full name: Robert Leon Cohn
- He was born in Avon-by-the-Sea (NJ) on September 6, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 3, 1996 (a Monday).
- Avon-by-the-Sea is located nearby and to the north of Belmar.
- 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Belmar 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 Belmar (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:
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- From Belmar 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Belmar (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Dyker Heights is located in Kings County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Belmar (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Moravian Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Belmar. 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:
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- From Belmar to Moravian 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, New York.
- Sheepshead Bay is located in Kings County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Belmar (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north northeast of Belmar. 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:
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- From Belmar 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Belmar (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Belmar to Hollywood Forever 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Belmar. Both communities are located in Monmouth County.
- 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:
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- From Belmar 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 on October 9, 2017 (a Monday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- 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 in Point Pleasant (NJ) on June 22, 1955 (a Wednesday).
- Jamesburg is located in Middlesex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Belmar (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Point Pleasant is located in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Belmar (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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Belmar (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:
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- From Belmar to Hillside Memorial Park
Jimmy Mack (Comedian, writer)
- Born: James McNair
- 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 Belmar (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Mack<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Belmar to Hillside Cemetery
Jack Nicholson (Oscar winning actor)
- Born: John Joseph Nicholson
- He was born in Neptune City (NJ) on April 22, 1937 (a Thursday).
- Neptune City is located nearby and to the north of Belmar.
Edward Joseph 'Eddie' O'Brien (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in South Amboy (NJ) on December 11, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Seattle (WA) on February 21, 2014 (a Friday).
- South Amboy is located in Middlesex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Belmar (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Holyrood Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Joseph 'Eddie' O'Brien<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Belmar to Holyrood Cemetery
Flora Parker (Actress)
- She was born in Perth Amboy (NJ) on September 1, 1883 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 9, 1950 (a Saturday).
- Perth Amboy is located in Middlesex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Belmar (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Flora Parker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
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- From Belmar to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Diana 'Mousie' Powell (Actress)
- She was born in Asbury Park (NJ) on September 18, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on January 18, 1997 (a Saturday).
- Asbury Park is located nearby and to the north of Belmar.
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Diana 'Mousie' Powell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Belmar to Desert Memorial Park
Melissa Rauch (Actress, comedian)
- Full name: Melissa Ivy Rauch
- She was born in Marlboro (NJ) on June 23, 1980 (a Monday).
- Marlboro is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Belmar. Both communities are located in Monmouth County.
Frances Robinson (Actress)
- Born: Marion Frances Ladd
- She was born in Fort Wadsworth (NY) on April 26, 1916 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 16, 1971 (a Monday).
- Fort Wadsworth is located in Richmond County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Belmar (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Robinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Belmar to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

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.