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Notable Births & Deaths for Rockville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rockville. 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 Tueday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday) at the age of 65. The body was cremated.
    • Newport is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Rockville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Anderson<1>
  • David Lawrence Angell     (Producer)
    • He was born in Providence (RI) on April 10, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on September 11, 2001 (a Tueday) at the age of 55.
    • Providence is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rockville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: David Lawrence Angell<1>
  • Kathryn Bates     (Actress)
  • Gus Bivona     (Musician, composer)
  • 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) at the age of 81. She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
    • New London is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Rockville.
    • New London is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Rockville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
  • Herbert Butterfield     (Actor)
  • Frankie Carle     (Musician)
  • Phoebe Cary     (Poet)
  • Elizabeth Buffum Chace     (Abolitionist, social reformer)
    • She was born in Providence (RI) on December 9, 1806 (a Tueday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 12, 1899 (a Tueday) at the age of 93. She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
    • Providence is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rockville.
    • Providence is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rockville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elizabeth Buffum Chace<1>
  • Andrew James Coakley     (Major League Baseball)
  • George M. Cohan     (Composer, producer, playwright, actor)
    • Full name: George Michael Cohan
    • He was born in Providence (RI) on July 3, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on November 5, 1942 (a Thursday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
    • Providence is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rockville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George M. Cohan<1>
  • Nicholas Colasanto     (Actor, director)
    • He was born in Providence (RI) on January 19, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on February 12, 1985 (a Tueday) at the age of 61.
    • Providence is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rockville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nicholas Colasanto<1>
  • 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) at the age of 38. He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
    • Cranston is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Rockville.
    • Cranston is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Rockville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
  • Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley     (Major League Baseball)
  • Edward M. 'Ed' Daily     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Providence (RI) on September 7, 1862 (a Sunday) and died in Washington, DC on October 21, 1891 (a Wednesday) at the age of 29.
    • Providence is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rockville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward M. 'Ed' Daily<1>
  • Lester Joseph 'Les' Damon     (Actor)
  • Dennis F. Driscoll     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Providence (RI) on October 10, 1862 (a Friday) and died in Providence (RI) on February 21, 1901 (a Thursday) at the age of 38.
    • Providence is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rockville.
    • Providence is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rockville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dennis F. Driscoll<1>
  • Walt 'Moose' Dropo     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Walter Dropo
    • He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Windham County, Connecticut).
    • Moosup is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Rockville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
  • 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 Tueday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
    • Cranston is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Rockville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh Duffy<1>
  • Nelson Eddy     (Actor, singer)
    • Full name: Nelson Ackerman Eddy
    • He was born in Providence (RI) on June 29, 1901 (a Saturday) and died in Miami (FL) on March 6, 1967 (a Monday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
    • Providence is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rockville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nelson Eddy<1>
  • Eileen Farrell     (Opera singer)

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.