Sparta (Sussex County, NJ)

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)
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Sparta (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
James M. Barnes (Professional golf)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James M. Barnes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Rosedale 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east 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 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Sparta. 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 Sparta 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 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.
- 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 Sparta to Maryrest Cemetery
Alice Stone Blackwell (Social reformer)
- She was born in Orange (NJ) on September 14, 1857 (a Monday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on March 15, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Orange is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Stone Blackwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Forest Hills Cemetery
Robert Blake (Actor)
- Born: Michael James Gubitosi
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Blake<1>
Carol Haney Blyden (Dancer)
- Born: Carolyn Grace Haney
- She was born in New Bedford (MA) on December 24, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Saddle Brook (NJ) on May 10, 1964 (a Sunday).
- New Bedford is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
- Saddle Brook is located in Bergen County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carol Haney Blyden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyhood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Holyhood 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east southeast of Sparta. 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 Sparta to Holy Cross Cemetery
Cesare 'The Tall Guy' Bonventre (Crime figure)
- He was born in Castellammare del Golfo (Sicilia) on January 1, 1951 (a Monday) and died in Garfield (NJ) on April 16, 1984 (a Monday).
- Garfield is located in Bergen County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at St. Charles RC Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cesare 'The Tall Guy' Bonventre<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Charles RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Charles RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to St. Charles RC 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 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
Andre Braugher (Actor)
- Full name: Andre Keith Braugher
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andre Braugher<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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Sparta (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Ernest Trow Carter (Composer)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Trow Carter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- 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)
- 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.
- 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 Sparta 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Sparta (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta 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 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.
- 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Princeton Cemetery
Chester Clute (Actor)
- Full name: Chester Lamont Clute
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester Clute<1>
- 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)
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sparta (which is located in Sussex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of Sparta. 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 Sparta to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Anthony Comstock (Social reformer)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony Comstock<1>
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 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.
- 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 (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.