Roosevelt Park (Cumberland County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Roosevelt Park ...

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

Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Blackwood (NJ) on April 17, 1864 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on February 17, 1915 (a Wednesday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Greenmount Cemetery (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania).
- Blackwood is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Roosevelt Park.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley<1>
Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis (Musician)
- He was born in Laurens (SC) on April 30, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Hammonton (NJ) on May 5, 1972 (a Friday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Rockville Cemetery (Nassau County, New York).
- Hammonton is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Roosevelt Park.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis<1>
Charles H. 'Duke' Esper (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Charles Esbacher
- He was born in Salem (NJ) on July 28, 1868 (a Tueday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on August 31, 1910 (a Wednesday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Northwood Cemetery (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania).
- Salem is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Roosevelt Park.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles H. 'Duke' Esper<1>
Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bridgeton (NJ) on October 16, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Bridgeton Junction (NJ) on May 15, 1971 (a Saturday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Baptist Cemetery (Salem County, New Jersey).
- Bridgeton is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Roosevelt Park.
- Bridgeton Junction is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Roosevelt Park.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin<1>
Joseph Hergesheimer (Author)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on February 15, 1880 (a Sunday) and died in Sea Isle City (NJ) on April 25, 1954 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery (Chester County, Pennsylvania).
- Sea Isle City is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Roosevelt Park.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Hergesheimer<1>
Harry Pratt Lyons (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chester (PA) on March 25, 1866 (a Sunday) and died in Mauricetown (NJ) on June 30, 1912 (a Sunday) at the age of 46. He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania).
- Mauricetown is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Roosevelt Park.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Pratt Lyons<1>
Guy Marks (Actor, comedian, singer)
- Born: Mario Scarpa
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 31, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Pomona (NJ) on November 28, 1987 (a Saturday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Delaware County, Pennsylvania).
- Pomona is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Roosevelt Park.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Guy Marks<1>
John Landis Mason (Inventor)
- He was born in Vineland (NJ) in September 1831 and died in Manhattan (NY) on February 26, 1902 (a Wednesday).
- Vineland is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Roosevelt Park.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Landis Mason<1>
Victor Moore (Actor, writer, director)
- Full name: Victor Fred Moore
- He was born in Hammonton (NJ) on February 24, 1876 (a Thursday) and died in East Islip (NY) on July 23, 1962 (a Monday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
- Hammonton is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Roosevelt Park.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Victor Moore<1>
William M. 'Billy' Newell (Actor)
- He was born in Millville (NJ) on January 6, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on February 21, 1967 (a Tueday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Millville is located Less than 2 miles to the northwest of Roosevelt Park.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: William M. 'Billy' Newell<1>
Billy Paul (Musician)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on December 1, 1935 (a Sunday) and died in Blackwood (NJ) on April 24, 2016 (a Sunday) at the age of 80. He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania).
- Blackwood is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Roosevelt Park.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Billy Paul<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.