Flanders (Morris County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Flanders ...

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

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 and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- Normandy Beach is located in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Flanders. 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 Flanders to Rosedale Cemetery
John Amos (Actor)
- Full name: John Allen Amos, Jr.
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on December 27, 1939 (a Wednesday) and died in Inglewood (CA) on August 21, 2024 (a Wednesday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Amos<1>
Gerald Anthony (Actor)
- Born: Gerald Bucchiarelli
- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 31, 1951 (a Tuesday) and died in Butler (NJ) on May 28, 2004 (a Friday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Butler is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Flanders. Both communities are located in Morris County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Anthony<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 Flanders to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Eleanor Audley (Actress)
- Born: Eleanor Zellman
- She was born in Newark (NJ) on November 19, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on November 25, 1991 (a Monday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- 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 Eleanor Audley<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 Flanders to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Stefano Badami (Crime figure)
- He was born in Corleone (Sicilia) on December 10, 1888 (a Monday) and died in Newark (NJ) on March 31, 1955 (a Thursday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Fairmount Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of Flanders. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stefano Badami<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairmount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairmount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flanders to Fairmount Cemetery
David Bailey (Actor)
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on October 27, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 25, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Bailey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flanders to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
John Charles Barclay (Inventor)
- He was born in Greensburg (PA) on April 17, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Easton (PA) on August 24, 1934 (a Friday).
- Greensburg is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Easton is located in Northampton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Flanders. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles Barclay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flanders to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
James M. Barnes (Professional golf)
- He was born in Lelant (England) on April 8, 1886 (a Thursday) and died in East Orange (NJ) on May 24, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- East Orange is located in Essex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Flanders. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James M. Barnes<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 Flanders to Rosedale Cemetery
Leila Bennett (Actress)
- She was born in Newark (NJ) on November 17, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on January 5, 1965 (a Tuesday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Fairmount Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of Flanders. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leila Bennett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairmount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairmount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flanders to Fairmount Cemetery
Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on May 12, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in West Caldwell (NJ) on September 22, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- West Caldwell is located in Essex County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Flanders. The cemetery is located in Morris County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flanders to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Salome Bey (Musician, songwriter, producer)
- She was born in Newark (NJ) on October 10, 1933 (a Tuesday) and died in Toronto (ON) on August 8, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Salome Bey<1>
Charles Beyer (Actor)
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on February 28, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1953 (a Saturday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Beyer<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 Flanders to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Alice Stone Blackwell (Social reformer)
- She was born in Orange (NJ) on September 14, 1857 (a Monday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on March 15, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Orange is located in Essex County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Stone Blackwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flanders to Forest Hills Cemetery
Vivian Blaine (Actress, singer)
- Born: Vivian Stapleton
- She was born in Newark (NJ) on November 21, 1921 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on December 9, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vivian Blaine<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flanders to Kensico Cemetery
Robert Blake (Actor)
- Born: Michael James Gubitosi
- He was born in Nutley (NJ) on September 18, 1933 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 9, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Nutley is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Blake<1>
Mark Blum (Actor)
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on May 14, 1950 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on March 26, 2020 (a Thursday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Blum<1>
Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo (Crime figure)
- Also known as: Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo
- He was born in Naples (Italy) on December 8, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Livingston (NJ) on October 29, 1984 (a Monday).
- Livingston is located in Essex County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Flanders. The cemetery is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo<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 Flanders to Holy Cross Cemetery
Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
- He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Sandwich is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
Andre Braugher (Actor)
- Full name: Andre Keith Braugher
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 1, 1962 (a Sunday) and died in South Orange (NJ) on December 11, 2023 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- South Orange is located in Essex County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andre Braugher<1>
Lew Brice (Actor)
- Born: Louis Borach
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on October 26, 1893 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 16, 1966 (a Thursday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lew Brice<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flanders to Westwood Memorial Park
William Campbell (Actor)
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on October 30, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 28, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Flanders (which is located in Morris County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Campbell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flanders to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

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.