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Notable Births & Deaths for Sparta ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Sparta. 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)
- James M. Barnes (Professional golf)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James M. Barnes<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sparta. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Rosedale Cemetery
- George Berkeley (Actor)
- Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra (Major League Baseball)
- Alice Guy Blache (Director)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Guy Blache<1>
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Sparta (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 Sparta. The cemetery is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maryrest Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maryrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Maryrest Cemetery
- Alice Stone Blackwell (Social reformer)
- Robert Blake (Actor)
- Born: Michael James Gubitosi
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Blake<1>
- He was born in Nutley (NJ) on September 18, 1933 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 9, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Nutley is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- Carol Haney Blyden (Dancer)
- Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo (Crime figure)
- Cesare 'The Tall Guy' Bonventre (Crime figure)
- Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Andre Braugher (Actor)
- Full name: Andre Keith Braugher
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andre Braugher<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 1, 1962 (a Sunday) and died in South Orange (NJ) on December 11, 2023 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- South Orange is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- The body was cremated.
- Francis X. Carey (Astronaut)
- Ernest Trow Carter (Composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Trow Carter<1>
- He was born in Orange (NJ) on September 3, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Stamford (CT) on June 21, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Orange is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- Stamford is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the east southeast of Sparta. The cemetery is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Woodlawn Cemetery
- Frank Jacob Chamberlin (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Jacob Chamberlin<1>
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- Wyckoff is located in Bergen County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Sparta (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 Sparta. The cemetery is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maryrest Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maryrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Maryrest Cemetery
- William Chauvenet (Mathematician, professor)
- Grover Cleveland (22nd & 24th President of the US (1885 - 1889 & 1893 - 1897, died in office due to illness))
- Full name: Stephen Grover Cleveland
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grover Cleveland<1>
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Sparta (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, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the south of Sparta. The cemetery is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Princeton Cemetery<1>
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- From your current location to Princeton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Princeton Cemetery
- Chester Clute (Actor)
- Full name: Chester Lamont Clute
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester Clute<1>
- He was born in Orange (NJ) on February 18, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 2, 1956 (a Monday).
- Orange is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Valhalla Memorial Park
- Edward Smtih Cole (Inventor)
- Anthony Comstock (Social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony Comstock<1>
- He was born in New Canaan (CT) on March 7, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Summit (NJ) on September 21, 1915 (a Tuesday).
- New Canaan is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Summit is located in Union County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Lou Costello (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Louis Francis Cristillo
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lou Costello<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Sparta (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Calvary 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. |
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