Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wakefield. 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Wakefield (which is located in Bronx County).
At the time of his death, he was 92.
He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of Wakefield. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
He was born in New York (NY) on January 8, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Port Chester (NY) on February 22, 1968 (a Thursday).
New York is located in Kings County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Wakefield (which is located in Bronx County).
Port Chester is located in Westchester County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Wakefield (which is located in Bronx County).
At the time of his death, he was 64.
He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of Wakefield. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
She was born in Portsmouth (NH) on March 30, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Briarcliff Manor (NY) on August 13, 2007 (a Monday).
Portsmouth is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Briarcliff Manor is located in Westchester County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Wakefield (which is located in Bronx County).
At the time of her death, she was 105.
She is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Wakefield. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
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 southwest of Wakefield (which is located in Bronx County).
At the time of his death, he was 66.
He is buried at Fairmount Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest of Wakefield. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
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 nearby and to the east of Wakefield.
Norwalk is located in Fairfield County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Wakefield (which is located in Bronx County).
At the time of her death, she was 84.
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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.