West Hampton Dunes (Suffolk County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for West Hampton Dunes ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding West Hampton Dunes. 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).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Southampton is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Barthelmess<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 West Hampton Dunes to Ferncliff 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which 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 West Hampton Dunes to Ferncliff Cemetery
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).
- Pascagoula is located in Jackson County, Mississippi.
- Sag Harbor is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of West Hampton Dunes. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Buffett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From West Hampton Dunes to Oakland 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of West Hampton Dunes. 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>
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).
- Port Jefferson is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cathy Downs<1>
Joe Edwards (Artist, illustrator)
- He was born in Manhattan (NY) on December 6, 1921 (a Tuesday) and died in Central Islip (NY) on February 8, 2007 (a Thursday).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- Central Islip is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at New Montefiore Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west of West Hampton Dunes. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Edwards<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Montefiore Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From West Hampton Dunes to New Montefiore Cemetery
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).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Southampton is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at St. Charles RC Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the west of West Hampton Dunes. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vitas Gerulaitis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Charles RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From West Hampton Dunes to St. Charles RC Cemetery
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).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- East Setauket is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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).
- Southampton is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackie Kennedy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From West Hampton Dunes to Arlington National Cemetery
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).
- El Paso is located in El Paso County, Texas.
- East Islip is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Kibbee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Hampton Dunes to Kensico Cemetery
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).
- Bay Shore is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Kilgour<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Hampton Dunes to Kensico Cemetery
Gamaliel King (Architect)
- He was born in Shelter Island (NY) on December 1, 1795 (a Tuesday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on December 6, 1875 (a Monday).
- Shelter Island is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gamaliel King<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From West Hampton Dunes to Green - Wood Cemetery
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).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Bay Shore is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Kirk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Hampton Dunes to Kensico Cemetery
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).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bay Shore is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Leighton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Hampton Dunes to Kensico Cemetery
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).
- Greenport is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winnie Lightner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Hampton Dunes to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
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).
- East Islip is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Locke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Hampton Dunes to Kensico Cemetery
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).
- East Islip is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cecilia Loftus<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Hampton Dunes to Kensico Cemetery
Charles Follen McKim (Architect)
- He was born somewhere in Chester County (NY) on August 24, 1847 (a Tuesday) and died in Saint James (NY) on September 14, 1909 (a Tuesday).
- Saint James is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Follen McKim<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Hampton Dunes to Rosedale Cemetery
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).
- Hammonton is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- East Islip is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor Moore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cypress Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cypress Hills Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Hampton Dunes to Cypress Hills Cemetery
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).
- Linden is located in Union County, New Jersey.
- Southampton is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at St. Gertrudes Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Paraskevas<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Gertrudes Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Gertrudes Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Hampton Dunes to St. Gertrudes Cemetery
Amy Kirby Post (Abolitionist, suffragette)
- She was born in Jericho (NY) on December 20, 1803 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on January 29, 1889 (a Tuesday).
- Jericho is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of West Hampton Dunes. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amy Kirby Post<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Hampton Dunes to Mt. Hope 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.