East Freehold (Monmouth County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for East Freehold ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding East Freehold. 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of East Freehold. Both communities are located in Monmouth County.
- 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>
Jean Acker (Actress)
- She was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 23, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 16, 1978 (a Wednesday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jean Acker<1>
Clifford Adams (Musician)
- He was born in Trenton (NJ) on September 8, 1952 (a Monday) and died in Trenton (NJ) on January 12, 2015 (a Monday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of East Freehold. The cemetery is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clifford Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Freehold to Greenwood Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the north of East Freehold. 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:
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- From East Freehold 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of East Freehold. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Freehold to Westwood Memorial Park
George Antheil (Composer, inventor)
- He was born in Trenton (NJ) on July 8, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on February 12, 1959 (a Thursday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Antheil<1>
Peter William Appleton (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Peter William Jablonski
- He was born in Terryville (CT) on May 20, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Trenton (NJ) on January 18, 1974 (a Friday).
- Terryville is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at St. Gertrudes Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of East Freehold. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter William Appleton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Gertrudes Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From East Freehold to St. Gertrudes Cemetery
Joe Auer (Professional football)
- He was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 11, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 9, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Winter Park is located in Orange County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Auer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glen Haven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From East Freehold to Glen Haven Memorial Park
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth 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:
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- From East Freehold to Arlington National Cemetery
Joseph Emley Borden (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Jacobstown (NJ) on May 9, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Yeadon (PA) on October 14, 1929 (a Monday).
- Jacobstown is located in Burlington County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- Yeadon is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Emley Borden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From East Freehold to Oaklands Cemetery
Roosevelt 'Rosie' Brown (Professional football)
- He was born in Charlottesville (VA) on October 20, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Columbus (NJ) on June 9, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Charlottesville is located in , Virginia.
- Columbus is located in Burlington County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Albemarle County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roosevelt 'Rosie' Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From East Freehold to Lincoln 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northeast of East Freehold. 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:
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- From East Freehold to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Joan Carroll (Actress)
- Born: Joan Marie Felt
- She was born in Elizabeth (NJ) on January 18, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) on November 16, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Elizabeth is located in Union County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, which is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joan Carroll<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From East Freehold to Santa Clara Mission 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of East Freehold (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>
Dolores Cassinelli (Actress)
- She was born in Chicago (IL) on July 4, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in New Brunswick (NJ) on April 26, 1984 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- New Brunswick is located in Middlesex County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northwest of East Freehold. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dolores Cassinelli<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Redeemer Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From East Freehold to Holy Redeemer Cemetery
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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of East Freehold. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Freehold 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of East Freehold (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Freehold to Gates Hill Cemetery
Kate Eliza Claxton (Actress)
- Born: Kate Cone
- She was born in Somerville (NJ) on August 24, 1848 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on May 5, 1924 (a Monday).
- Somerville is located in Somerset County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of East Freehold. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate Eliza Claxton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Freehold to Green - Wood Cemetery
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of East Freehold. Both communities are located in Monmouth County.
- 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 East Freehold 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of East Freehold (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Freehold to Arlington National Cemetery
Alan Dale (Singer)
- Born: Aldo Sigismondi
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 9, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Bay Ridge (NY) on April 20, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bay Ridge is located in Kings County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of East Freehold (which is located in Monmouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of East Freehold. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan Dale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Freehold to Green - Wood 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.