Oakdale (Suffolk County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Oakdale ...

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

Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson (Author)
- She was born in Rensselaer (IN) on January 7, 1863 (a Wednesday) and died in Manhasset (NY) on November 4, 1942 (a Wednesday).
- Rensselaer is located in Jasper County, Indiana.
- Manhasset is located in Nassau County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Oakdale (which is located in Suffolk County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Weston Cemetery, which is located in Jasper County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Weston Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Weston Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Weston Cemetery
Doe Avedon (Actress, model)
- She was born in Old Westbury (NY) on April 7, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 18, 2011 (a Sunday).
- Old Westbury is located in Nassau County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Oakdale (which is located in Suffolk County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doe Avedon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Faith Baldwin (Author)
- She was born in New Rochelle (NY) on October 1, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on March 18, 1978 (a Saturday).
- New Rochelle is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Oakdale (which is located in Suffolk County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Faith Baldwin<1>
J.J. Barry (Actor)
- Born: Joseph A. Brancato
- He was born in New York (NY) on April 25, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Huntington Station (NY) on August 15, 1990 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Huntington Station is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Oakdale. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Cemetery of the Holy Rood, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Oakdale. The cemetery is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for J.J. Barry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cemetery of the Holy Rood
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cemetery of the Holy Rood (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Cemetery of the Holy Rood
Maurice Barrymore (Actor)
- Born: Herbert Arthur Chamberlayne Blythe
- He was born in Punjab (India) on September 21, 1849 (a Friday) and died in Amityville (NY) on March 26, 1905 (a Sunday).
- Amityville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Oakdale. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maurice Barrymore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Vernon Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Vernon Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Mt. Vernon Cemetery
James Barton (Actor)
- He was born in Gloucester City (NJ) on November 1, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Mineola (NY) on December 19, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Gloucester City is located in Camden County, New Jersey.
- Mineola is located in Nassau County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Oakdale (which is located in Suffolk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west of Oakdale. The cemetery is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Barton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Oakdale to St. John RC Cemetery
Ballington Booth (Social reformer)
- He was born in Brighouse (England) on July 28, 1857 (a Tuesday) and died in Blue Point (NY) on October 5, 1940 (a Saturday).
- Blue Point is located nearby and to the east of Oakdale.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the west northwest of Oakdale. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ballington Booth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Ferncliff Cemetery
Dave Brubeck (Composer, pianist)
- He was born in Concord (CA) on December 6, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on December 5, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Concord is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Oakdale (which is located in Suffolk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Brubeck<1>
Lenny Bruce (Writer, comedian)
- Born: Leonard Alfred Schnedier
- He was born in Mineola (NY) on October 13, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on August 3, 1966 (a Wednesday).
- Mineola is located in Nassau County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Oakdale (which is located in Suffolk County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Eden Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lenny Bruce<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eden Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eden Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Eden Memorial Park
Harry Chapin (Singer, songwriter, activist)
- Born: Harry Forster Chapin
- He was born in New York (NY) on December 7, 1942 (a Monday) and died in Jericho (NY) on July 16, 1981 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Jericho is located in Nassau County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Oakdale (which is located in Suffolk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Huntington Rural Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west northwest of Oakdale. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Chapin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Huntington Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Huntington Rural Cemetery
Liza Chapman (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Ann Chapman
- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 27, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on January 21, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Westerly is located in Washington County, Rhode Island.
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Oakdale (which is located in Suffolk County).
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Liza Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Arlington National Cemetery
Teddy Charles (Muscian, composer, bandleader)
- He was born in Chicopee (MA) on April 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Riverhead (NY) on April 16, 2012 (a Monday).
- Chicopee is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Riverhead is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Oakdale. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teddy Charles<1>
Ruth Chatterton (Actress, aviator, novelist)
- She was born in New York (NY) on December 24, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on November 24, 1961 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Oakdale (which is located in Suffolk County).
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Beechwoods Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the west northwest of Oakdale. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Chatterton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beechwoods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beechwoods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Beechwoods Cemetery
Robert 'Bob' Chipman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on October 11, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Huntington (NY) on November 8, 1973 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Huntington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Oakdale. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Cemetery of the Holy Rood, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Oakdale. The cemetery is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'Bob' Chipman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cemetery of the Holy Rood
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cemetery of the Holy Rood (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Cemetery of the Holy Rood
Mady Christians (Actress)
- She was born in Vienna (Austria) on January 19, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in South Norwalk (CT) on October 28, 1951 (a Sunday).
- South Norwalk is located in Fairfield County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Oakdale (which is located in Suffolk County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the west northwest of Oakdale. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mady Christians<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Ferncliff Cemetery
John William Coltrane (Musician, composer)
- He was born in Hamlet (NC) on September 23, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Huntington (NY) on July 17, 1967 (a Monday).
- Hamlet is located in Richmond County, North Carolina.
- Huntington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Oakdale. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Oakdale. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John William Coltrane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinelawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pinelawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Pinelawn Memorial Park
Lawrence 'Larry' Conley (Musician)
- He was born in Keithsburg (IL) on November 29, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Copiague (NY) on February 29, 1960 (a Monday) (which is Leap Day).
- Keithsburg is located in Mercer County, Illinois.
- Copiague is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Oakdale. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Long Island National Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Oakdale. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence 'Larry' Conley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Long Island National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Long Island National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Long Island National Cemetery
Bud Cort (Actor)
- Born: Walter Edward Cox
- He was born in Rye (NY) on March 29, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on February 11, 2026 (a Wednesday).
- Rye is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Oakdale (which is located in Suffolk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Greenwood Union Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the west northwest of Oakdale. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bud Cort<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Union Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Greenwood Union Cemetery
Rodney Dangerfield (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Jacob Rodney Cohen
- He was born in Babylon (NY) on November 22, 1921 (a Tuesday) and died in Westwood (CA) on October 5, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Babylon is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Oakdale. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- Westwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rodney Dangerfield<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Westwood Memorial Park
Calvert Grant 'Larry Bud Melman' DeForest (Actor)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 23, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in West Islip (NY) on March 19, 2007 (a Monday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- West Islip is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Oakdale. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Oakdale. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Calvert Grant 'Larry Bud Melman' DeForest<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinelawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pinelawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Pinelawn Memorial Park
Elliott Dexter (Actor)
- He was born in Galveston (TX) on March 29, 1870 (a Tuesday) and died in Amityville (NY) on June 23, 1941 (a Monday).
- Galveston is located in Galveston County, Texas.
- Amityville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Oakdale. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the northwest of Oakdale. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elliott Dexter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakdale to Kensico Cemetery

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.