Notable Births & Deaths for Somers Point ...

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

• James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady     (Railroad magnate)
  • He was born in New York (NY) on August 12, 1856 (a Tueday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 13, 1917 (a Friday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady<1>
• King Kong Bundy     (Professional wrestler, comedian, actor)
  • Born: Christopher Alan Pallies
  • He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on November 7, 1957 (a Thursday) and died in Glassborough (NJ) on March 4, 2019 (a Monday) at the age of 61. He is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park (Gloucester County, New Jersey).
  • Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: King Kong Bundy<1>
• Angelo Coia     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 21, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Brigantine (NJ) on January 2, 2013 (a Wednesday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery (Bucks County, Pennsylvania).
  • Brigantine is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Angelo Coia<1>
• Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins     (Actor, comedian)
  • He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on January 30, 1883 (a Tueday) and died in Arcadia (CA) on September 2, 1940 (a Monday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins<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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis<1>
• James C. Field     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 24, 1863 (a Friday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on May 13, 1953 (a Wednesday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Delaware County, Pennsylvania).
  • Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James C. Field<1>
• Helen Forrest     (Singer)
  • Born: Helen Fogel
  • 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) at the age of 82. She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Helen Forrest<1>
• Harry 'The Human Windmill' Greb     (Professional boxer)
  • He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 6, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on October 22, 1926 (a Friday) at the age of 32. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry 'The Human Windmill' Greb<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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Somers Point.
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Somers Point.
  • 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Somers Point.
  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Landis Mason<1>
• Ralph B. 'Lefty' Mellix     (Negro League Baseball)
  • He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 29, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 23, 1985 (a Saturday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Homewood Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ralph B. 'Lefty' Mellix<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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Victor Moore<1>
• Alfred James Reach     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in London (England) on May 25, 1840 (a Monday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on January 14, 1928 (a Saturday) at the age of 87. He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania).
  • Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alfred James Reach<1>
• Lewis H. Redner     (Composer)
  • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on December 15, 1831 (a Thursday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on August 29, 1908 (a Saturday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania).
  • Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lewis H. Redner<1>
• Morgan Andrew Robertson     (Author, inventor)
  • He was born in Oswego (NY) on September 30, 1861 (a Monday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on March 24, 1915 (a Wednesday) at the age of 53. He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Morgan Andrew Robertson<1>
• Albert Zugsmith     (Director)
  • He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 24, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 26, 1993 (a Tueday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Somers Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Albert Zugsmith<1>

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