Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Choconut. 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.
Joseph M. 'Joe the Barber' Barbara (Crime figure)
Full name: Joseph Mario Barbara, Sr.
He was born in Castellammare del Golfo (Sicilia) on August 9, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Johnson City (NY) on June 17, 1959 (a Wednesday).
Johnson City is located in Broome County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Choconut (which is located in Susquehanna County).
At the time of his death, he was 53.
He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Choconut. The cemetery is located in Broome County, New York.
James Evans 'Grasshopper Jim' Whitney (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Conklin (NY) on November 10, 1857 (a Tuesday) and died in Binghamton (NY) on May 21, 1891 (a Thursday).
Conklin is located in Broome County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Choconut (which is located in Susquehanna County).
Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Choconut (which is located in Susquehanna County).
At the time of his death, he was 33.
He is buried at Spring Forest Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northeast of Choconut. The cemetery is located in Broome 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.