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Notable Births & Deaths for Matchaponix ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Matchaponix. 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) at the age of 76. The body was cremated.
    • Asbury Park is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Matchaponix.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 85.
    • Trenton is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Matchaponix.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 62. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Mercer County, New Jersey).
    • Trenton is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Matchaponix.
    • Trenton is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Matchaponix.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clifford Adams<1>
  • Platt Adams     (Olympic Gold Medalist)
  • 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) at the age of 84. The body was cremated.
    • Newark is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Matchaponix.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Amos<1>
  • Richard Anderson     (Actor)
  • 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) at the age of 58.
    • Trenton is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Matchaponix.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Antheil<1>
  • Peter William Appleton     (Major League Baseball)
  • Eleanor Audley     (Actress)
  • Joe Auer     (Professional football)
  • 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) at the age of 66. He is buried at Fairmount Cemetery (Essex County, New Jersey).
    • Newark is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Matchaponix.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stefano Badami<1>
  • David Bailey     (Actor)
  • 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) at the age of 60. She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington County, Virginia).
    • Fort Dix is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Matchaponix.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Constance Bennett<1>
  • 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 Tueday) at the age of 72. She is buried at Fairmount Cemetery (Essex County, New Jersey).
    • Newark is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Matchaponix.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leila Bennett<1>
  • Salome Bey     (Musician, songwriter, producer)
    • She was born in Newark (NJ) on October 10, 1933 (a Tueday) and died in Toronto (ON) on August 8, 2020 (a Saturday) at the age of 86. We don't have any burial details.
    • Newark is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Matchaponix.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Salome Bey<1>
  • Charles Beyer     (Actor)
  • Mary Blackford     (Actress)
  • 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) at the age of 74. She is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
    • Newark is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Matchaponix.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vivian Blaine<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) at the age of 69. We don't have any burial details.
    • Newark is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Matchaponix.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mark Blum<1>
  • Joseph Emley Borden     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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) at the age of 61. The body was cremated.
    • South Orange is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Matchaponix.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Andre Braugher<1>

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.