Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding New Brighton. 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 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of New Brighton (which is located in Richmond County).
At the time of his death, he was 92.
He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the north northeast of New Brighton. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong (Trumpeter, composer, singer, actor)
Full name: Louis Daniel Armstrong
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of New Brighton (which is located in Richmond County).
At the time of his death, he was 69.
He is buried at Flushing Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east northeast of New Brighton. The cemetery is located in Queens County, New York.
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.