Da Costa (Atlantic County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Da Costa ...

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

Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Blackwood (NJ) on April 17, 1864 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on February 17, 1915 (a Wednesday).
- Blackwood is located in Camden County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenmount Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north northwest of Da Costa. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenmount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenmount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Greenmount Cemetery
James Barton (Actor)
- He was born in Gloucester City (NJ) on November 1, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Mineola (NY) on December 19, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Mineola is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Barton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to St. John RC Cemetery
Charles J. Bastian (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 4, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Pennsauken (NJ) on January 18, 1932 (a Monday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Pennsauken is located in Camden County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northwest of Da Costa. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles J. Bastian<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Holy Cross Cemetery
Constance Bennett (Actress)
- Full name: Constance Campbell Bennett
- She was born in New York (NY) on October 22, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Dix (NJ) on July 24, 1965 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Fort Dix is located in Burlington County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Constance Bennett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Arlington National Cemetery
James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady (Railroad magnate)
- He was born in New York (NY) on August 12, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 13, 1917 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Atlantic City is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Da Costa. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Holy Cross Cemetery
Carroll William Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodbury (NJ) on February 2, 1887 (a Wednesday) and died in Burlington (NJ) on February 8, 1977 (a Tuesday).
- Woodbury is located in Gloucester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Burlington is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Laurel Memorial Park, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Da Costa. The cemetery is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carroll William Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Laurel Memorial Park
King Kong Bundy (Professional wrestler, comedian, actor)
- Born: Christopher Alan Pallies
- He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on November 7, 1957 (a Thursday) and died in Glassborough (NJ) on March 4, 2019 (a Monday).
- Atlantic City is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Da Costa. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- Glassborough is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west northwest of Da Costa. The cemetery is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for King Kong Bundy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillcrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillcrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Hillcrest Memorial Park
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).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Brigantine is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Da Costa. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northwest of Da Costa. The cemetery is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angelo Coia<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resurrection Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Resurrection Cemetery
Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins (Actor, comedian)
- He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on January 30, 1883 (a Tuesday) and died in Arcadia (CA) on September 2, 1940 (a Monday).
- Atlantic City is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Da Costa. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- Arcadia is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Calvary Cemetery
Russ Columbo (Singer, actor)
- Born: Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on January 14, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 2, 1934 (a Sunday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ Columbo<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 Da Costa to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Michael 'Bill' Crowley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 8, 1857 (a Wednesday) and died in Gloucester City (NJ) on July 14, 1891 (a Tuesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Michael 'Bill' Crowley<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).
- Laurens is located in Laurens County, South Carolina.
- Hammonton is located nearby and to the northwest of Da Costa.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rockville Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rockville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Rockville Cemetery
Buddy DeFranco (Musician)
- Full name: Boniface Ferdinand Leonard DeFranco
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on February 15, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Panama City (FL) on December 24, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Panama City is located in Bay County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy DeFranco<1>
William 'Bad Bill' Eagan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on January 6, 1869 (a Wednesday) and died in Denver (CO) on February 13, 1905 (a Monday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bad Bill' Eagan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
John A. 'Jack' Farrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on July 5, 1857 (a Sunday) and died in Overbrook (NJ) on February 10, 1914 (a Tuesday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Overbrook is located in Camden County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John A. 'Jack' Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
James C. Field (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 24, 1863 (a Friday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on May 13, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Atlantic City is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Da Costa. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northwest of Da Costa. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James C. Field<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Holy Cross Cemetery
Helen Forrest (Singer)
- Born: Helen Fogel
- She was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 12, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 11, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Atlantic City is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Da Costa. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Forrest<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Patsy Garrett (Entertainer)
- Born: Virginia Garrett
- She was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on May 4, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Indio (CA) on January 8, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Atlantic City is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Da Costa. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- Indio is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Garrett<1>
Joey Giardello (Professional boxer)
- Born: Carmine Orlando Tilelli
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 16, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Cherry Hill (NJ) on September 4, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Cherry Hill is located in Camden County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Da Costa. The cemetery is located in Camden County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joey Giardello<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
William J. 'Kid' Gleason (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on October 26, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on January 2, 1933 (a Monday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northwest of Da Costa. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William J. 'Kid' Gleason<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Northwood Cemetery
Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bridgeton (NJ) on October 16, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Bridgeton Junction (NJ) on May 15, 1971 (a Saturday).
- Bridgeton is located in Cumberland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Bridgeton Junction is located in Cumberland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Da Costa (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Baptist Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the west of Da Costa. The cemetery is located in Salem County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Baptist Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Baptist Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Da Costa to Baptist 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.