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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)
    • He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday) at the age of 77. The body was cremated.
    • East Stroudsburg is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Forest Park.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
  • William Chauvenet     (Mathematician, professor)
  • Herbert 'Herb' Kalin     (Musician, singer)
  • John Albert Macy     (Author)
  • John 'John the Eagle' Riggi     (Crime figure)

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.