Notable Births & Deaths for Riverdale ...

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

• Abe Aaron     (Musician)
  • Born: Alvin Aaron
  • He was born on January 27, 1910 (a Thursday) and died on November 17, 1970 (a Tuesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 60.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abe Aaron<1>
• Carl Henry Ahrens     (Artist)
  • He was born on February 15, 1862 (a Saturday) and died on February 27, 1936 (a Thursday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 74.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Henry Ahrens<1>
• Francis 'Frank' Amyot     (Olympic Gold Medalist, canoe racer)
  • He was born on September 14, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died on November 21, 1962 (a Wednesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 58.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis 'Frank' Amyot<1>
• Terry Caffery     (Professional hockey)
  • Full name: Terrance Michael Caffery
  • He was born on April 1, 1949 (a Friday) and died on August 3, 2022 (a Wednesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 73.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Caffery<1>
• Thomas Charles 'Tom' Connors     (Singer)
  • He was born on February 9, 1936 (a Sunday) and died on March 6, 2013 (a Wednesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Charles 'Tom' Connors<1>
• Glen Harmon     (Professional hockey)
  • He was born on January 2, 1921 (a Sunday) and died on March 9, 2007 (a Friday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 86.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glen Harmon<1>
• Stephen Harper     (27th Prime Minister of Canada (February 2006 - November 2015))
  • He was born on April 30, 1959 (a Thursday).
• James Jerome Hill     (Railroad pioneer)
  • He was born on September 16, 1838 (a Sunday) and died on May 29, 1916 (a Monday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Jerome Hill<1>
• William 'Flash' Hollett     (Professional hockey)
  • He was born on April 13, 1911 (a Thursday) and died on April 20, 1999 (a Tuesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 88.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Flash' Hollett<1>
• Ada Mackenzie     (Professional golf)
  • She was born on October 30, 1891 (a Friday) and died on January 25, 1973 (a Thursday).
  • At the time of her death, she was 81.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ada Mackenzie<1>
• Keith McCreary     (Professional hockey)
  • Full name: Vernon Keith McCreary
  • He was born on June 19, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died on December 9, 2003 (a Tuesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 63.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keith McCreary<1>
• Arthur Augustus Cutler Moore     (Professional hockey)
  • He was born on April 28, 1874 (a Tuesday) and died on January 7, 1935 (a Monday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 60.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Augustus Cutler Moore<1>
• Sylvia Murphy     (Musician, singer, songwriter)
  • She was born on September 24, 1931 (a Thursday) and died on February 24, 2021 (a Wednesday).
  • At the time of her death, she was 89.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Phil Nimmons     (Composer, bandleader, clarinetist)
  • Full name: Phillip Rista Nimmons
  • He was born on June 3, 1923 (a Sunday) and died on April 5, 2024 (a Friday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 100.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phil Nimmons<1>
• Oscar Emmanuel Peterson     (Musician)
  • He was born on August 15, 1925 (a Saturday) and died on December 23, 2007 (a Sunday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 82.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Emmanuel Peterson<1>
• John Edward 'Jack' Purcell     (Professional tennis)
  • He was born on December 24, 1903 (a Thursday) and died on June 10, 1991 (a Monday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Edward 'Jack' Purcell<1>
• Doug 'Romby' Rombough     (Professional hockey)
  • He was born on July 8, 1950 (a Saturday) and died on June 20, 2015 (a Saturday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 64.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doug 'Romby' Rombough<1>
• Ned Sparks     (Actor)
  • He was born on November 29, 1883 (a Thursday) and died on April 3, 1957 (a Wednesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 73.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ned Sparks<1>