Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rockaway Park. 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 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Rockaway Park (which is located in Queens County).
At the time of his death, he was 66.
He is buried at Fairmount Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Rockaway Park. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
New York is located in Kings County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Rockaway Park (which is located in Queens County).
Long Island City is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Rockaway Park. Both communities are located in Queens County.
At the time of his death, he was 40.
He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northwest of Rockaway Park. 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.