Notable Births & Deaths for Forest Park ...

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

• Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum     (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
  • He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
  • Sandwich is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
  • East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Forest Park (which is located in Pike County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • The body was cremated.
• William Chauvenet     (Mathematician, professor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Chauvenet<1>
  • He was born in Milford (PA) on May 24, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Paul (MN) on December 13, 1870 (a Tuesday).
  • Milford is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Forest Park. Both communities are located in Pike County.
  • Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
  • At the time of his death, he was 50.
  • He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Forest Park to Bellefontaine Cemetery
• Herbert 'Herb' Kalin     (Musician, singer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert 'Herb' Kalin<1>
  • He was born in Port Jervis (NY) on February 16, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on July 21, 2006 (a Friday).
  • Port Jervis is located in Orange County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Forest Park (which is located in Pike County).
  • Waldorf is located in Charles County, Maryland.
  • At the time of his death, he was 72.
  • He is buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, which is located in Charles County, Maryland.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Memorial Gardens<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Trinity Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Forest Park to Trinity Memorial Gardens
• John Albert Macy     (Author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Albert Macy<1>
  • He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 10, 1877 (a Tuesday) and died in Stroudsburg (PA) on August 26, 1932 (a Friday).
  • Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
  • Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Forest Park (which is located in Pike County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 55.
  • He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the east southeast of Forest Park. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Forest Park to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
• John 'John the Eagle' Riggi     (Crime figure)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'John the Eagle' Riggi<1>
  • He was born in Elizabeth (NJ) on February 1, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Edison (NJ) on August 3, 2015 (a Monday).
  • Elizabeth is located in Union County, New Jersey.
  • Edison is located in Sussex County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Forest Park (which is located in Pike County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 90.