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Notable Births & Deaths for West Freehold ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding West Freehold. 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
    • 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) at the age of 76. The body was cremated.
    • Asbury Park is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of West Freehold.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bud Abbott<1>
  • Jean Acker     (Actress)
    • She was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 23, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 16, 1978 (a Wednesday) at the age of 85.
    • Trenton is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of West Freehold.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jean Acker<1>
  • Clifford Adams     (Musician)
    • He was born in Trenton (NJ) on September 8, 1952 (a Monday) and died in Trenton (NJ) on January 12, 2015 (a Monday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Mercer County, New Jersey).
    • Trenton is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of West Freehold.
    • Trenton is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of West Freehold.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clifford Adams<1>
  • Platt Adams     (Olympic Gold Medalist)
  • Richard Anderson     (Actor)
  • George Antheil     (Composer, inventor)
    • He was born in Trenton (NJ) on July 8, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on February 12, 1959 (a Thursday) at the age of 58.
    • Trenton is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of West Freehold.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Antheil<1>
  • Peter William Appleton     (Major League Baseball)
  • Joe Auer     (Professional football)
  • Constance Bennett     (Actress)
    • Full name: Constance Campbell Bennett
    • She was born in New York (NY) on October 22, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Dix (NJ) on July 24, 1965 (a Saturday) at the age of 60. She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington County, Virginia).
    • Fort Dix is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of West Freehold.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Constance Bennett<1>
  • Joseph Emley Borden     (Major League Baseball)
  • Roosevelt 'Rosie' Brown     (Professional football)
  • Tony Canzoneri     (Professional boxer)
  • Joan Carroll     (Actress)
    • Born: Joan Marie Felt
    • She was born in Elizabeth (NJ) on January 18, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) on November 16, 2016 (a Wednesday) at the age of 85. She is buried at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery (Santa Clara County, California).
    • Elizabeth is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of West Freehold.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joan Carroll<1>
  • Jack Carter     (Comedian, actor, TV Host)
    • Born: Jack Chakrin
    • He was born in Brighton Beach (NY) on June 24, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on June 28, 2015 (a Sunday) at the age of 93. We don't have any burial details.
    • Brighton Beach is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of West Freehold.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jack Carter<1>
  • Dolores Cassinelli     (Actress)
  • John Gadsby Chapman     (Artist)
  • Charlie Christian     (Musician)
    • Full name: Charles Henry Christian
    • He was born in Bonham (TX) on July 29, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on March 2, 1942 (a Monday) at the age of 25. He is buried at Gates Hill Cemetery (Fannin County, Texas).
    • Staten Island is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of West Freehold.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charlie Christian<1>
  • Henry H. 'Hank' Daniels, Jr.     (Actor)
  • Frank DeCicco     (Crime figure)
    • He was born in Bath Beach (NY) on November 5, 1935 (a Tueday) and died in Dyker Heights (NY) on April 13, 1986 (a Sunday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Moravian Cemetery (Richmond County, New York).
    • Bath Beach is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of West Freehold.
    • Dyker Heights is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of West Freehold.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank DeCicco<1>
  • John Dehner     (Actor)
    • Born: John Dehner Forkum
    • He was born in Staten Island (NY) on November 23, 1915 (a Tueday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on February 4, 1992 (a Tueday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Carpinteria Cemetery (Santa Barbara County, California).
    • Staten Island is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of West Freehold.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Dehner<1>
  • Donald Dillaway     (Actor)

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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.




 

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