Matunuck (Washington County, RI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Matunuck ...

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

Harry Anderson (Actor, comedian, magician)
- Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
- He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<1>
Gus Bivona (Musician, composer)
- He was born in New London (CT) on November 25, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 5, 1996 (a Friday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Bivona<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Mary Lydia Bolles Branch (Author)
- She was born in New London (CT) on June 13, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in New London (CT) on April 17, 1922 (a Monday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Matunuck. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Ruth Buzzi (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Ruth Ann Buzzi
- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 24, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Stephenville (TX) on May 1, 2025 (a Thursday).
- Westerly is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Matunuck. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- Stephenville is located in Erath County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Texas State Cemetery, which is located in Travis County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Buzzi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Texas State Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Texas State Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Texas State Cemetery
Phoebe Cary (Poet)
- She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday).
- Mount Healthy is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phoebe Cary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Green - Wood Cemetery
Liza Chapman (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Ann Chapman
- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 27, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on January 21, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Westerly is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Matunuck. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Liza Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Arlington National Cemetery
James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Matunuck. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ann Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Matunuck to St. Ann Cemetery
Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Walt 'Moose' Dropo (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Walter Dropo
- He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday).
- Moosup is located in Windham County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- Peabody is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Matunuck. The cemetery is located in Windham County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Evergreen Cemetery
Hugh Duffy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cranston (RI) on November 26, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 19, 1954 (a Tuesday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Duffy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Calvary Cemetery
Elsie Ferguson (Actress)
- She was born in New York (NY) on August 19, 1885 (a Wednesday) and died in New London (CT) on November 15, 1961 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Duck River Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the west of Matunuck. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elsie Ferguson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Duck River Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Duck River Cemetery
Johnny Gagnon (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Chicoutimi (QC) on June 3, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Cranston (RI) on March 22, 1984 (a Thursday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Gagnon<1>
John Alexander Charles Hamill (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New York (NY) on December 18, 1860 (a Tuesday) and died in Bristol (RI) on December 6, 1911 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bristol is located in Bristol County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at St. Marys Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Matunuck. The cemetery is located in Bristol County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Alexander Charles Hamill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Marys Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Matunuck to St. Marys Cemetery
Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cranston (RI) in 1853 and died in Lewiston (ME) on February 6, 1891 (a Friday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- Lewiston is located in Androscoggin County, Maine.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Androscoggin County, Maine.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (ME) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Julia Ward Howe (Author, social reformer)
- She was born in New York (NY) on May 27, 1819 (a Thursday) and died in Newport (RI) on October 17, 1910 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Ward Howe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Gladys Hurlbut (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
- She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday).
- Norwich is located in New London County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- Woodstock is located in Greene County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery, which is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gladys Hurlbut<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wiltwyck Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wiltwyck Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Wiltwyck Cemetery
John Huston (Director, screenwriter, actor)
- Full name: John Marcellus Huston
- He was born in Nevada (MO) on August 5, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Middletown (RI) on August 28, 1987 (a Friday).
- Nevada is located in Vernon County, Missouri.
- Middletown is located in Newport County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Huston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Harriet Lane (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
- Full name: Harriet Rebecca Lane
- Married name: Johnston
- She was born in Mercersburg (PA) on May 9, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Narragansett (RI) on July 3, 1903 (a Friday).
- Mercersburg is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
- Narragansett is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Matunuck. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harriet Lane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Green Mount Cemetery
Harold Loeb (Actor, director, producer)
- He was born in New London (CT) on September 21, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 17, 2003 (a Saturday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Eden Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Loeb<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eden Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eden Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to Eden Memorial Park
Ty Longley (Musician)
- He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Sharon is located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
- West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ty Longley<1>
Frank 'Monk' Maznicki (Professional football)
- He was born in West Warwick (RI) on July 19, 1920 (a Monday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on December 14, 2013 (a Saturday).
- West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Matunuck (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Matunuck. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank 'Monk' Maznicki<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Matunuck to St. Mary 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.