Hopatcong Heights (Sussex County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Hopatcong Heights ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Hopatcong Heights. 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 and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex 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 southeast of Hopatcong Heights. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery<1>
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John Amos (Actor)
- Full name: John Allen Amos, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Amos<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex County).
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
Gerald Anthony (Actor)
- Born: Gerald Bucchiarelli
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Anthony<1>
- 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 in Morris County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- 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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Eleanor Audley (Actress)
- Born: Eleanor Zellman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eleanor Audley<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills<1>
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Stefano Badami (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stefano Badami<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Fairmount Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Hopatcong Heights. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairmount Cemetery<1>
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David Bailey (Actor)
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- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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James M. Barnes (Professional golf)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James M. Barnes<1>
- 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 southeast of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex 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 southeast of Hopatcong Heights. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery<1>
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Leila Bennett (Actress)
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- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Hopatcong Heights. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairmount Cemetery<1>
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George Berkeley (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Berkeley<1>
- He was born in Ridgewood (NJ) on June 13, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 1, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Ridgewood is located in Bergen County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra<1>
- 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 Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- West Caldwell is located in Essex County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Hopatcong Heights. The cemetery is located in Morris County, New Jersey.
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Salome Bey (Musician, songwriter, producer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Salome Bey<1>
- She was born in Newark (NJ) on October 10, 1933 (a Tuesday) and died in Ontario on August 8, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex County).
- Toronto is located in Ontario.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- We don't have any burial details.
Charles Beyer (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Beyer<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Alice Stone Blackwell (Social reformer)
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- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
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Vivian Blaine (Actress, singer)
- Born: Vivian Stapleton
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vivian Blaine<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex 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, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the east northeast of Hopatcong Heights. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Robert Blake (Actor)
- Born: Michael James Gubitosi
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Blake<1>
- 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 Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
Mark Blum (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Blum<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex 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.
Carol Haney Blyden (Dancer)
- Born: Carolyn Grace Haney
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carol Haney Blyden<1>
- She was born in New Bedford (MA) on December 24, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Saddle Brook (NJ) on May 10, 1964 (a Sunday).
- New Bedford is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
- Saddle Brook is located in Bergen County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery<1>
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Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo (Crime figure)
- Also known as: Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo<1>
- 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 southeast of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Hopatcong Heights. The cemetery is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
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Cesare 'The Tall Guy' Bonventre (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cesare 'The Tall Guy' Bonventre<1>
- He was born in Castellammare del Golfo (Sicilia) on January 1, 1951 (a Monday) and died in Garfield (NJ) on April 16, 1984 (a Monday).
- Garfield is located in Bergen County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at St. Charles RC Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Charles RC Cemetery<1>
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Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
Andre Braugher (Actor)
- Full name: Andre Keith Braugher
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andre Braugher<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Hopatcong Heights (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- The body was cremated.

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.