Alden (Erie County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Alden ...

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

Tom Day (Professional football)
- Full name: Thomas Frederick Day
- He was born in Washington, DC on August 20, 1935 (a Tuesday) and died in Amherst (NY) on August 21, 2000 (a Monday).
- Amherst is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Alden. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Alden. The cemetery is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Day<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alden to Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Hiram Bond Everest (Inventor)
- He was born in Pike (NY) on April 11, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 5, 1913 (a Wednesday).
- Pike is located in Wyoming County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Alden (which is located in Erie County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the east northeast of Alden. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hiram Bond Everest<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alden to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Michael Fonfara (Musician)
- He was born in Stevensville (ON) on August 11, 1946 (a Sunday) and died in Toronto (ON) on January 8, 2021 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Fonfara<1>
Henry Blight 'Toby' Halicki (Producer)
- He was born in Dunkirk (NY) on October 18, 1940 (a Friday) and died in Tonawanda (NY) on August 20, 1989 (a Sunday).
- Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Tonawanda is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Alden. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Blight 'Toby' Halicki<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alden to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Gladys Hulette (Actress)
- She was born in Arcade (NY) on July 21, 1896 (a Tuesday) and died in Montebello (CA) on August 8, 1991 (a Thursday).
- Arcade is located in Wyoming County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Alden (which is located in Erie County).
- Montebello is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gladys Hulette<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alden to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Warren Hull (Actor)
- Full name: John Warren Hull
- He was born in Gasport (NY) on January 17, 1903 (a Saturday) and died in Waterbury (CT) on September 14, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Gasport is located in Niagara County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Alden (which is located in Erie County).
- Waterbury is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren Hull<1>
Jim Hurtubise (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in North Tonawanda (NY) on December 5, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Port Arthur (TX) on January 6, 1989 (a Friday).
- North Tonawanda is located in Niagara County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Alden (which is located in Erie County).
- Port Arthur is located in Jefferson County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Hurtubise<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alden to Crown Hill Cemetery
Justin Strzelczyk (Professional football)
- He was born in West Seneca (NY) on August 18, 1968 (a Sunday) and died in Herkimer (NY) on September 30, 2004 (a Thursday).
- West Seneca is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Alden. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- Herkimer is located in Herkimer County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Alden. The cemetery is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Justin Strzelczyk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alden to St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery
Ellen Beach 'Lark Ellen' Yaw (Opera singer)
- She was born in Boston (NY) on September 14, 1869 (a Tuesday) and died in Covina (CA) on September 9, 1947 (a Tuesday).
- Boston is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Alden. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- Covina is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellen Beach 'Lark Ellen' Yaw<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alden to Rose Hills Memorial Park

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.