Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Governors Island. 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.
He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west northwest of Governors Island. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on September 1, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Englewood (NJ) on October 26, 1981 (a Monday).
Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
Englewood is located in Bergen County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Governors Island (which is located in New York County).
At the time of his death, he was 92.
He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Governors Island. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Governors Island (which is located in New York County).
At the time of his death, he was 69.
He is buried at Flushing Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east northeast of Governors Island. The cemetery is located in Queens County, New York.
He was born in New York (NY) on January 8, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Port Chester (NY) on February 22, 1968 (a Thursday).
New York is located nearby and to the northeast of Governors Island.
Port Chester is located in Westchester County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Governors Island (which is located in New York County).
At the time of his death, he was 64.
He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Governors Island. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Governors Island (which is located in New York County).
At the time of his death, he was 66.
He is buried at Fairmount Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west northwest of Governors Island. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Governors Island (which is located in New York County).
At the time of his death, he was 80.
He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west northwest of Governors Island. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
She was born in Hong Kong (China) on April 18, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Englewood (NJ) on February 2, 1978 (a Thursday).
Englewood is located in Bergen County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Governors Island (which is located in New York County).
At the time of her death, she was 65.
She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Governors Island. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on June 3, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Palisades (NY) on March 21, 2017 (a Tuesday).
Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Palisades is located in Rockland County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Governors Island (which is located in New York County).
At the time of his death, he was 87.
The body was cremated.
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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.