South Amboy (Middlesex County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for South Amboy ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding South Amboy. 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
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bud Abbott<1>
- 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).
- Asbury Park is located in Monmouth County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of South Amboy. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery<1>
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Robert Fick Fiore Adler (Actor)
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- He was born in Hoboken (NJ) on March 24, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on December 19, 1987 (a Saturday).
- Hoboken is located in Hudson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- 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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Nelson Algren (Author)
- Born: Nelson Ahlgren Abraham
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelson Algren<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on March 28, 1909 (a Sunday) and died in Long Island City (NY) on May 9, 1981 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Long Island City is located in Queens County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery<1>
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John Amos (Actor)
- Full name: John Allen Amos, Jr.
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- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
Richard Anderson (Actor)
- Full name: Richard Norman Anderson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Anderson<1>
- He was born in Long Branch (NJ) on August 8, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on August 31, 2017 (a Thursday).
- Long Branch is located in Monmouth County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Dorothy Appleby (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Appleby<1>
- She was born in Portland (ME) on January 6, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in Long Island City (NY) on August 8, 1990 (a Wednesday).
- Portland is located in Cumberland County, Maine.
- Long Island City is located in Queens County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Forest City Cemetery, which is located in Cumberland County, Maine.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest City Cemetery<1>
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Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong (Trumpeter, composer, singer, actor)
- Full name: Louis Daniel Armstrong
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- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on August 4, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Corona (NY) on July 6, 1971 (a Tuesday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Corona is located in Queens County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Flushing Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of South Amboy. The cemetery is located in Queens County, New York.
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Eleanor Audley (Actress)
- Born: Eleanor Zellman
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- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Fairmount Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northeast of South Amboy. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairmount Cemetery<1>
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Eugene T. 'Gene' Bagley (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene T. 'Gene' Bagley<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on June 7, 1861 (a Friday) and died in Long Island City (NY) on August 15, 1901 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Long Island City is located in Queens County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of South Amboy. The cemetery is located in Queens County, New York.
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David Bailey (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Bailey<1>
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex 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)
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- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of South Amboy. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery<1>
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Gregg Barton (Actor)
- Born: Harold Wilson Barker
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- He was born in Long Island City (NY) on June 5, 1912 (a Wednesday) and died in Fallbrook (CA) on November 28, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Long Island City is located in Queens County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Fallbrook is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery<1>
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Clarence H. Bassett (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence H. Bassett<1>
- He was born in Jamaica (NY) on March 13, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Richmond (VA) on January 25, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Jamaica is located in Queens County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Richmond is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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Bix Beiderbecke (Musician)
- Born: Leon Bismark Beiderbecke
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- He was born in Davenport (IA) on March 10, 1903 (a Tuesday) and died in Sunnyside (NY) on August 6, 1931 (a Thursday).
- Davenport is located in Scott County, Iowa.
- Sunnyside is located in Queens County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Oakdale Memorial Gardens, which is located in Scott County, Iowa.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakdale Memorial Gardens<1>
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Harry Belafonte (Singer, actor, activist)
- Born: Harold George Bellanfanti, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Belafonte<1>
- He was born in Harlem (NY) on March 1, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on April 25, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- Harlem is located in New York County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- New York is located in Kings County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north northeast of South Amboy. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Pat Benetar (Musician)
- Born: Patricia Mae Andrzejewski
- She was born in Greenpoint (NY) on January 10, 1953 (a Saturday).
- Greenpoint is located in Kings County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
Leila Bennett (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leila Bennett<1>
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- New York is located in Kings County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Fairmount Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northeast of South Amboy. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairmount Cemetery<1>
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Milton Berle (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Mendel Berlinger
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milton Berle<1>
- He was born in Harlem (NY) on July 12, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 27, 2002 (a Wednesday).
- Harlem is located in New York County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park<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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of South Amboy (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of South Amboy. The cemetery is located in Morris County, New Jersey.
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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.