Notable Births & Deaths for Speonk ...

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

• Richard Barthelmess     (Oscar nominated actor)
  • Full name: Richard Semler Barthelmess
  • He was born in New York (NY) on May 9, 1895 (a Thursday) and died in Southampton (NY) on August 17, 1963 (a Saturday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Southampton is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Richard Barthelmess<1>
• Ballington Booth     (Social reformer)
  • He was born in Brighouse (England) on July 28, 1857 (a Tueday) and died in Blue Point (NY) on October 5, 1940 (a Saturday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Blue Point is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ballington Booth<1>
• Jimmy Buffett     (Singer, songwriter, musician, author, businessman)
  • Full name: James William Buffett
  • He was born in Pascagoula (MS) on December 25, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Sag Harbor (NY) on September 1, 2023 (a Friday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery (Suffolk County, New York).
  • Sag Harbor is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jimmy Buffett<1>
• 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) at the age of 84. The body was cremated.
  • Riverhead is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Teddy Charles<1>
• Frederic Edwin Church     (Artist)
  • He was born in Hartford (CT) on May 4, 1826 (a Thursday) and died in Greenport (NY) on April 7, 1900 (a Saturday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Hartford County, Connecticut).
  • Greenport is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frederic Edwin Church<1>
• Cathy Downs     (Actress)
  • She was born in Port Jefferson (NY) on March 3, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 8, 1976 (a Wednesday) at the age of 50.
  • Port Jefferson is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cathy Downs<1>
• William Gaddis     (Author)
  • He was born in New York (NY) on December 29, 1922 (a Friday) and died in East Hampton (NY) on December 16, 1998 (a Wednesday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery (Suffolk County, New York).
  • East Hampton is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Gaddis<1>
• Vitas Gerulaitis     (Professional tennis)
  • Born: Vytautas Kevin Gerulaitis
  • He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 26, 1954 (a Monday) and died in Southampton (NY) on September 17, 1994 (a Saturday) at the age of 40. He is buried at St. Charles RC Cemetery (Suffolk County, New York).
  • Southampton is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vitas Gerulaitis<1>
• Thomas K. Heath     (Entertainer)
  • Full name: Thomas Kurton Heath
  • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on August 11, 1853 (a Thursday) and died in East Setauket (NY) on August 19, 1938 (a Friday) at the age of 85.
  • East Setauket is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thomas K. Heath<1>
• Jackie Kennedy     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of John F. Kennedy (1961 - 1964))
  • Born: Jacqueline Lee Bouvier
  • She was born in Southampton (NY) on July 28, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on May 19, 1994 (a Thursday) at the age of 64. She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington County, Virginia).
  • Southampton is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jackie Kennedy<1>
• Guy Kibbee     (Actor)
  • Full name: Guy Bridges Kibbee
  • He was born in El Paso (TX) on March 6, 1886 (a Saturday) and died in East Islip (NY) on May 24, 1956 (a Thursday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • East Islip is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Guy Kibbee<1>
• Joseph Kilgour     (Actor)
  • He was born in Ayr (ON) on July 11, 1863 (a Saturday) and died in Bay Shore (NY) on April 21, 1933 (a Friday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Bay Shore is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Kilgour<1>
• John Kirk     (Actor)
  • He was born in Wilmington (DE) on October 6, 1861 (a Sunday) and died in Bay Shore (NY) on May 23, 1948 (a Sunday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Bay Shore is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Kirk<1>
• Harry Leighton     (Actor)
  • He was born in New York (NY) on June 14, 1866 (a Thursday) and died in Bay Shore (NY) on May 30, 1926 (a Sunday) at the age of 59. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Bay Shore is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Leighton<1>
• Winnie Lightner     (Singer, actress)
  • Born: Winifred Hanson
  • She was born in Greenport (NY) on September 17, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on March 5, 1971 (a Friday) at the age of 71. She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Greenport is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Winnie Lightner<1>
• Edward Locke     (Actor, playwright)
  • He was born in Stourbridge (England) on October 18, 1869 (a Monday) and died in East Islip (NY) on March 30, 1945 (a Friday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • East Islip is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Locke<1>
• Cecilia Loftus     (Actress)
  • She was born in Glasgow (Scotland) on October 22, 1876 (a Sunday) and died in East Islip (NY) on July 12, 1943 (a Monday) at the age of 66. She is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • East Islip is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cecilia Loftus<1>
• James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe     (Singer, songwriter)
  • He was born in Springfield (MO) on May 7, 1923 (a Monday) and died in East Hampton (NY) on December 12, 2016 (a Monday) at the age of 93. He is buried at Maple Park Cemetery (Greene County, Missouri).
  • East Hampton is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe<1>
• Victor Moore     (Actor, writer, director)
  • Full name: Victor Fred Moore
  • He was born in Hammonton (NJ) on February 24, 1876 (a Thursday) and died in East Islip (NY) on July 23, 1962 (a Monday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • East Islip is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Victor Moore<1>
• Betty Paraskevas     (Author)
  • She was born in Linden (NJ) on April 8, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Southampton (NY) on April 7, 2010 (a Wednesday) at the age of 81. She is buried at St. Gertrudes Cemetery (Middlesex County, New Jersey).
  • Southampton is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Betty Paraskevas<1>
• Amy Kirby Post     (Abolitionist, suffragette)
  • She was born in Jericho (NY) on December 20, 1803 (a Tueday) and died in Rochester (NY) on January 29, 1889 (a Tueday) at the age of 85. She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Monroe County, New York).
  • Jericho is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Speonk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Amy Kirby Post<1>

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