Monroe (Sussex County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Monroe ...

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

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 in Morris County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Monroe (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.
- 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 (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
George Berkeley (Actor)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Monroe (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Berkeley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Hollywood Forever 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southeast of Monroe. 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 Monroe to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Alice Guy Blache (Director)
- She was born in Paris (France) on July 1, 1873 (a Tuesday) and died in Mahwah (NJ) on March 24, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Mahwah is located in Bergen County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Maryrest Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Monroe. The cemetery is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Guy Blache<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maryrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maryrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Maryrest Cemetery
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the southeast of Monroe. 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 Monroe 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Monroe (which is located in Sussex 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>
Francis X. Carey (Astronaut)
- He was born in Paterson (NJ) on May 4, 1933 (a Thursday) and died somewhere in Los Angeles County (NJ) on October 14, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Paterson is located in Passaic County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis X. Carey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Frank Jacob Chamberlin (Professional football)
- He was born in Mahwah (NJ) on January 2, 1978 (a Monday) and died in Wyckoff (NJ) on November 17, 2013 (a Sunday).
- Mahwah is located in Bergen County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- Wyckoff is located in Bergen County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Maryrest Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Monroe. The cemetery is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Jacob Chamberlin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maryrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maryrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Maryrest Cemetery
William Chauvenet (Mathematician, professor)
- He was born in Milford (PA) on May 24, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Paul (MN) on December 13, 1870 (a Tuesday).
- Milford is located in Pike County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Chauvenet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Grover Cleveland (22nd & 24th President of the US (1885 - 1889 & 1893 - 1897, died in office due to illness))
- Full name: Stephen Grover Cleveland
- He was born in Caldwell (NJ) on March 18, 1837 (a Saturday) and died in Princeton (NJ) on June 24, 1908 (a Wednesday).
- Caldwell is located in Essex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- Princeton is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Princeton Cemetery, which is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grover Cleveland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Princeton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Princeton Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Princeton Cemetery
Edward Smtih Cole (Inventor)
- He was born in Washington, DC on December 29, 1871 (a Friday) and died in Upper Montclair (NJ) on March 18, 1950 (a Saturday).
- Upper Montclair is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Monroe. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Smtih Cole<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 Monroe to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Lou Costello (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Louis Francis Cristillo
- He was born in Paterson (NJ) on March 6, 1906 (a Tuesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on March 3, 1959 (a Tuesday).
- Paterson is located in Passaic County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lou Costello<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Calvary Cemetery
Samuel Joseph 'Sam' Dente (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Harrison (NJ) on April 26, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Montclair (NJ) on April 21, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Harrison is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
- Montclair is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the southeast of Monroe. The cemetery is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Joseph 'Sam' Dente<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 Monroe to Holy Cross Cemetery
Lawrence Eugene 'Larry' Doby (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Camden (SC) on December 13, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Montclair (NJ) on June 18, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Camden is located in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
- Montclair is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Eugene 'Larry' Doby<1>
Anne Theresa Donovan (Professional basketball)
- She was born in Ridgewood (NJ) on November 1, 1961 (a Wednesday) and died in Wilmington (NC) on June 13, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Ridgewood is located in Bergen County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- Wilmington is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- She is buried at Maryrest Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Monroe. The cemetery is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Theresa Donovan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maryrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maryrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Maryrest Cemetery
Allen Balcom Du Mont (Scientist, engineer, inventor)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on January 29, 1901 (a Tuesday) and died in Montclair (NJ) on November 14, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Montclair is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Monroe. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allen Balcom Du Mont<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 Monroe to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Gertrude Ederle (Olympic Gold medalist, first woman to swim the English Channel)
- She was born in New York (NY) on October 23, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Wyckoff (NJ) on November 30, 2003 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Wyckoff is located in Bergen County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of her death, she was 98.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the east southeast of Monroe. The cemetery is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gertrude Ederle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Woodlawn Cemetery
Thomas John 'Dude' Esterbrook (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Staten Island (NY) on June 20, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Middletown (NY) on April 30, 1901 (a Tuesday).
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County, New York.
- Middletown is located in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the southeast of Monroe. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas John 'Dude' Esterbrook<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Green - Wood Cemetery
Edward Stephen 'Doc' Farrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Johnson City (NY) on December 26, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Livingston (NJ) on December 20, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Johnson City is located in Broome County, New York.
- Livingston is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stephen 'Doc' Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Calvary Cemetery
Ticker Freeman (Musician, composer, songwriter)
- He was born in Paterson (NJ) on October 13, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on January 30, 1986 (a Thursday).
- Paterson is located in Passaic County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ticker Freeman<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Valerie Harper (Actress)
- Full name: Valerie Kathryn Harper
- She was born in Suffern (NY) on August 22, 1939 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 30, 2019 (a Friday).
- Suffern is located in Rockland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Monroe (which is located in Sussex County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Valerie Harper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Hollywood Forever 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.