Green River (Columbia County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Green River ...

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

Mark Henry Belanger (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Henry Belanger<1>
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on June 8, 1944 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 6, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
Peter Bruni (Actor)
- Born: Mario Vincent Bruni
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Bruni<1>
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on December 28, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 3, 1992 (a Sunday).
- Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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James Cagney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: James Francis Cagney
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Cagney<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 17, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Stanfordville (NY) on March 30, 1986 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Stanfordville is located in Dutchess County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery<1>
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Andrew Carnegie (Industrialist, philanthropist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Carnegie<1>
- He was born in Dunfermline (Scotland) on November 25, 1835 (a Wednesday) and died in Lenox (MA) on August 11, 1919 (a Monday).
- Lenox is located in Berkshire County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery<1>
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John Francis 'Jack' Ferry (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Francis 'Jack' Ferry<1>
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on April 7, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsfield (MA) on August 29, 1954 (a Sunday).
- Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
Carmen Filpi (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmen Filpi<1>
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on March 22, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Washington, DC on May 9, 2003 (a Friday).
- Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
Dorothy Frooks (Actress, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Frooks<1>
- She was born in Saugerties (NY) on February 12, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on April 13, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Saugerties is located in Ulster County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- She is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery<1>
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Percy Gaunt (Songwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Percy Gaunt<1>
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) in 1852 and died in Palenville (NY) on September 5, 1896 (a Saturday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Palenville is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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William Gibson (Playwright, author)
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- He was born in New York (NY) on November 13, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Stockbridge (MA) on November 25, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Stockbridge is located in Berkshire County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- The body was cremated.
Ulysses Franklin Grant (Negro League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ulysses Franklin Grant<1>
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on August 1, 1865 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 27, 1937 (a Thursday).
- Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, which is located in Passaic County, New Jersey.
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Mary Hannah Hanchett Hunt (Social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Hannah Hanchett Hunt<1>
- She was born in South Canaan (CT) on July 4, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Dorchester (MA) on April 24, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- South Canaan is located in Litchfield County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- Dorchester is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
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Gladys Hurlbut (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gladys Hurlbut<1>
- She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday).
- Norwich is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Woodstock is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the southwest of Green River. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wiltwyck Cemetery<1>
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James Merritt Ives (Lithographer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Merritt Ives<1>
- He was born in Great Barrington (MA) on March 5, 1824 (a Friday) and died in Rye (NY) on January 3, 1895 (a Thursday).
- Great Barrington is located in Berkshire County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- Rye is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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John Wesley North (Abolitionist, founder of the City of Riverside)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wesley North<1>
- He was born in Sand Lake (NY) on January 4, 1815 (a Wednesday) and died in Fresno (CA) on February 22, 1890 (a Saturday).
- Sand Lake is located in Rensselaer County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Memorial Park<1>
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Elaine Cancilla Orbach (Dancer, actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elaine Cancilla Orbach<1>
- She was born in Pittsfield (MA) on January 19, 1940 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on April 1, 2009 (a Wednesday).
- Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
Jane 'Jennie' Marsh Parker (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane 'Jennie' Marsh Parker<1>
- She was born in Milan (NY) on June 16, 1836 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday).
- Milan is located in Dutchess County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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Brian Piccolo (Professional football)
- Full name: Louis Brian Piccolo
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brian Piccolo<1>
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on October 31, 1943 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on June 16, 1970 (a Tuesday).
- Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Michael Riley 'Doc' Powers (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Riley 'Doc' Powers<1>
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on September 22, 1870 (a Thursday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 26, 1909 (a Monday).
- Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Louis Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Louis Cemetery<1>
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Shorty Rogers (Musician)
- Born: Milton Ranjonsky
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shorty Rogers<1>
- He was born in Great Barrington (MA) on April 14, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on November 7, 1994 (a Monday).
- Great Barrington is located in Berkshire County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills<1>
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Stephen Alonzo Schoff (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Alonzo Schoff<1>
- He was born in Danville (VT) on January 16, 1818 (a Friday) and died in Norfolk (CT) on May 6, 1904 (a Friday).
- Danville is located in Caledonia County, Vermont.
- Norfolk is located in Litchfield County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Newton Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Newton Cemetery<1>
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Alexander Skinner (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander Skinner<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on August 14, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Washington (MA) on March 5, 1901 (a Tuesday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Washington is located in Berkshire County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Green River (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- We don't have any burial details.

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.