High Point (Ocean County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for High Point ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding High Point. 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)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of High Point. Both communities are located in Ocean County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery<1>
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James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady (Railroad magnate)
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- 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 in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Ocean 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
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King Kong Bundy (Professional wrestler, comedian, actor)
- Born: Christopher Alan Pallies
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- 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 in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Ocean 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, which is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillcrest Memorial Park<1>
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Angelo Coia (Professional football)
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- 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 in Atlantic County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, which is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery<1>
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Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins (Actor, comedian)
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- 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 in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Ocean 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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James C. Field (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
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Helen Forrest (Singer)
- Born: Helen Fogel
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- 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 in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Ocean 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills<1>
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Harry 'The Human Windmill' Greb (Professional boxer)
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- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 6, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on October 22, 1926 (a Friday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Guy Marks (Actor, comedian, singer)
- Born: Mario Scarpa
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- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 31, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Pomona (NJ) on November 28, 1987 (a Saturday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Pomona is located in Atlantic County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
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Ralph B. 'Lefty' Mellix (Negro League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph B. 'Lefty' Mellix<1>
- He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 29, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 23, 1985 (a Saturday).
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Ocean County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Homewood Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Cemetery<1>
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Alfred James Reach (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in London (England) on May 25, 1840 (a Monday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on January 14, 1928 (a Saturday).
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
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Lewis H. Redner (Composer)
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- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on December 15, 1831 (a Thursday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on August 29, 1908 (a Saturday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlands Cemetery<1>
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Morgan Andrew Robertson (Author, inventor)
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- He was born in Oswego (NY) on September 30, 1861 (a Monday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on March 24, 1915 (a Wednesday).
- Oswego is located in Oswego County, New York.
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
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Albert Zugsmith (Director)
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- He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 24, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 26, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of High Point (which is located in Ocean County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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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.