Calvary Cemetery is a Roman Catholic

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and

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, in

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, United States. With about three million burials, it has the largest number of interments of any cemetery in the United States. Established in 1848, Calvary Cemetery covers and is owned by the

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and managed by the Trustees of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Calvary Cemetery is divided into four sections, spread across the neighborhoods of

and Woodside. The oldest, First Calvary, is also called "Old Calvary." The Second, Third and Fourth sections are all considered part of "New Calvary."

History

In 1817, the Trustees of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral on

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, realized that their original cemetery on Mulberry Street was almost full. In 1847, faced with

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epidemics and a shortage of burial grounds in Manhattan, the

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passed the

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authorizing nonprofit corporations to operate commercial cemeteries. On October 29, 1845 Old St. Patrick's Cathedral trustees had purchased of land from John McMenoy and John McNolte in

and this land was used to develop Calvary Cemetery. The cemetery was named after Mount Calvary, where

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was crucified according to the

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. The first Calvary Cemetery burial occurred on July 31, 1848. The name of the deceased was Esther Ennis, who reportedly "died of a broken heart." The cemetery was consecrated by

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John Hughes in August 1848. By 1852 there were 50 burials a day, half of them poor

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under seven years of age. In the early 20th century,

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and

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epidemics caused a shortage of gravediggers, and people dug graves for their own loved ones."The Cemetery Belt", Newsday article by Rhona Amon. (Original URL broken, but mirrored a
Juniper Park Civic Association
The entire number of interments from the cemetery's opening in August 1848 until January 1898, was 644,761. From January 1898 until 1907 there were about 200,000 interments, thus yielding roughly 850,000 interments at Calvary Cemetery by 1907. Calvary Cemetery gate 2020 jeh

Calvary was accessible by ferryboats crossing the

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from 23rd Street in Manhattan. It cost an adult seven dollars to be buried there. Burial of children under age seven cost three dollars; children aged seven to fourteen cost five dollars. As development in Manhattan's East Village expanded, bodies buried in that neighborhood were transferred to Queens. In 1854, ferry service opened by 10th Street and the East River. The original division of the cemetery, now known as First Calvary or Old Calvary, was filled by 1867. The

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expanded the area of the cemetery, adding more sections, and by the 1990s there were nearly 3 million burials in Calvary Cemetery. The Cemetery continues to add plots and burial spaces can be purchased in advance. In 1949, several hundred workers at the cemetery went on strike.

Description

Calvary is split into four sections. The first section is known as First Calvary or Old Calvary, and is located to the west of the section of the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway (I-278) that runs between the Long Island Expressway (I-495) interchange and Newtown Creek. The others are known collectively as New Calvary, and as a group to the east of the above-mentioned section of the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway. # First Calvary Cemetery is bounded by the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, Review Ave and 37th Street. # Second Calvary Cemetery is in-between the Long Island and Brooklyn–Queens Expressways, and also bounded by 48th Street and 58th Street. The cemetery's offices are located here, at 49–02 Laurel Hill Boulevard. # Third Calvary Cemetery is north of the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, and also bounded by

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, 49th Street and 58th Street. # Fourth Calvary Cemetery is south of the Long Island Expressway, and also bounded by 55th Avenue, 50th Street and 58th Street. The chapel was designed by Raymond F. Almirall. Originally a frame structure, it was rebuilt using limestone in 1908.

Cavalry Veterans Park

The Old Cavalry section of the cemetery is a city-owned public park that serves as a burial ground, the Calvary Veterans Park.

Calvary Monument

The Calvary Monument, erected in 1866, originally with bronze sculptures is located in the park. It is by Daniel Draddy, one of the Draddy Brothers, who sculpted the obelisk to

William James MacNeven William James MacNeven (also sometimes rendered as MacNevin or McNevin) (21 March 1763 Ballinahown, near Aughrim, Co. Galway, Ireland - 12 July 1841 New York City) was an Irish physician forced, as a result of his involvement with insurgent Uni ...

. There is no signage from either entrance, nor any mention on the official web site's maps. It is located at . The monument was last renovated in 1929. A conservation effort was initiated in 2009, but is not done. The monument honors the 69th Regiment.

Notable burials

Entertainers

Nancy Carroll Nancy Carroll (born Ann Veronica Lahiff; November 19, 1903 – August 6, 1965) was an American actress. She started her career in Broadway musicals and then became an actress in sound films and was in many films from 1927 to 1938. She was t ...

(1903–1965), actress – 3rd, Section 35, range 10, lot Q, grave 14/15 * Ferruccio Corradetti (1867–1939), opera singer, Section 30, Range 2, Plot F, Grave 8 *

Dom DeLuise Dominick DeLuise (August 1, 1933 – May 4, 2009) was an American actor, comedian, director, producer, chef, and author. Known primarily for his comedic performances, he rose to fame in the 1970s as a frequent guest on television variety sho ...

(1933–2009), actor - 2nd, Section 42 *

Tess Gardella Therese Gardella (December 19, 1894 – January 3, 1950) was an American performer on the stage and screen whose stage persona was Aunt Jemima. She was of Italian descent. The Aunt Jemima brand name used for pancake mix and related products in t ...

(1894–1950), actress who played

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– 1st, Section 56, range 129, grave 18 *

Patrick Gilmore Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore (December 25, 1829 – September 24, 1892) was an Irish-born American composer and bandmaster who lived and worked in the United States after 1848. While serving in the Union Army during the U.S. Civil War, Gilmor ...

(1829–1882), "Father of the American Band" – 1st, Section 10, plot 15 *

Texas Guinan Mary Louise Cecilia "Texas" Guinan (January 12, 1884 – November 5, 1933) was an American actress, producer and entrepreneur. Born in Texas to Irish immigrant parents, Guinan decided at an early age to become an entertainer. After becoming a st ...

(1884–1933), actress and saloon-keeper – 1st, Section 47, plot F *

Robert Harron Robert Emmett Harron (April 12, 1893 – September 5, 1920) was an American motion picture actor of the early silent film era. Although he acted in over 200 films, he is possibly best recalled for his roles in the D.W. Griffith directed film ...

(1893–1920), actor – "Second Calvary", section 6B, range 13, plot A, grave 3 *

James Hayden James Hayden (November 25, 1953 – November 8, 1983) was an American actor from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Apart from starring on Broadway theatre, Broadway and in various movies, he is perhaps best known for playing Patrick "Patsy" Goldberg in the 19 ...

(1953–1983), actor *

Joseph E. Howard Joseph Edgar Howard (February 12, 1870May 19, 1961) was an American Broadway composer, lyricist, librettist, and performer. A famed member of Tin Pan Alley along with wife and composer Ida Emerson as part of the song-writing team of Howard and E ...

(1878–1961), American composer ("Emerson and Howard") *

Patsy Kelly Patsy Kelly (born Sarah Veronica Rose Kelly; January 12, 1910 – September 24, 1981) was an American actress. She is known for her role as the brash, wisecracking sidekick to Thelma Todd in a series of short comedy films produced by Hal R ...

(1910–1981), actress – 4th, Section 66, plot 40, grave 7 * James Murray (1901–1936), actor – 3rd, Section 21, range 6, plot 4 *

Nita Naldi Nita Naldi (born Mary Nonna Dooley; In this reference Naldi's birth name Nonna is mistakenly cited “Donna”. Naldi's birthname in this reference is also incorrectly cited as “Donna”. November 13, 1894 – February 17, 1961) was an Ameri ...

(1894–1961), actress – 1st, Section 1W, range 5AA, plot 13/14, grave 5 *

Arthur O'Connell Arthur Joseph O'Connell (March 29, 1908 – May 18, 1981) was an American stage, film and television actor, who achieved prominence in character roles in the 1950s. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for both ''Pic ...

(1908–1981), actor – 3rd, Section 34, row 7, range Q, plot 10/11 * Una O'Connor (1880–1959), actress – 4th, Section 70, plot 46, grave 16 *

Edward Le Roy Rice Edward LeRoy Rice (August 24, 1871 - December 1, 1938) was an American producer of minstrel shows. He was the leading authority on the history of minstrel shows. He also bought and sold theatrical memorabilia. Biography He was born in Manhattan, ...

(1871-1938), producer of minstrel shows * William J. Scanlan (1856–1898), singer *

Wini Shaw Wini Shaw (c. 1907 – May 2, 1982), sometimes credited as Winifred Shaw, was a 20th century American actress, dancer and singer. Early life She was born as Winifred Lei Momi in about 1907, in San Francisco, California, the youngest of t ...

(1907–1982), actress – 3rd, Section 33, range 1F, grave 34 *

Tony Sirico Gennaro Anthony Sirico Jr. (; July 29, 1942 – July 8, 2022) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri in ''The Sopranos''. He also made numerous appearances in the films of Woody Allen. Early life S ...

(1942-2022), actor *

Joe Spinell Joe Spinell (born Joseph Spagnuolo; October 28, 1936 – January 13, 1989) was an American character actor who appeared in films in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as various stage productions on and off Broadway. He played supporting roles in ''The ...

(1936–1989), actor – 1st, Section 51, lot 106-16 *

Bert Wheeler Albert Jerome Wheeler (April 7, 1895 – January 18, 1968) was an American comedian who performed in Broadway theatre, American comedy feature films, and vaudeville acts. He was the comedy partner of Robert Woolsey, and together they formed ...

(1895–1968), comedian – 1st, Section 47, plot 46, grave 29, Catholic Actors Guild lot

Law enforcement professionals

Irma Lozada Irma Lozada (April 26, 1959 – September 21, 1984), a.k.a. "Fran", was a member of the New York City Transit Police who was killed in 1984, becoming the first female police officer to die while at work in New York City. Early years In the 1950s, ...

(April 26, 1959 – September 21, 1984 ) a.k.a. "Fran," was a member of the

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who was slain in 1984, becoming the first female police officer to die in the line of duty in

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. *

Joseph Petrosino Joseph Petrosino (born Giuseppe Petrosino, ; August 30, 1860 – March 12, 1909) was an Italian-born New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer who was a pioneer in the fight against organized crime Organized crime (or organised crime) ...

(1860–1909), NYPD's first commanding officer of the "Black Hand Squad" (aka Italian Squad), a precursor to the NYPD's Bomb Squad, who investigated the Italian Mafia who used explosives to shake down businesses in NYC. Detective Lieutenant Petrosino, an Italian-American, was the first NYPD officer killed overseas in the "line of duty," while investigating organized crime in Italy. Subject of the film ''

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'' – 3rd, Section 22, range 9, plot K, graves 17/18 * Mary A. Sullivan (1878/1879–1950), first woman in NYPD to be a homicide detective, lieutenant and first grade detective. Founded the Policewoman's Endowment Association.

Military figures

Edward Brown, Jr. Corporal Edward Brown Jr. (July 6, 1841 – November 5, 1911) was an Ireland, Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Brown received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during ...

(1841–1911),

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recipient * Thomas Burke (1842–1902), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

Richard Byrnes Richard ByrnesHis surname is sometimes given as "Byrne." (1832 – June 10, 1864) was an Irish-American officer in the United States Army, who rose to command the Union Army's Irish Brigade during the American Civil War. Life Byrnes was born in ...

(1833–1864), American Civil War officer and commander of the Irish Brigade – 1st, Section 3, range 23, plot W, grave 5/8 *

Dennis Conlan Seaman Dennis Conlan (1838 – December 2, 1870) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Conlan received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the during the Fir ...

(1838–1870), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * William C. Connor (1832–1912), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

Michael Corcoran Michael Corcoran (September 21, 1827 – December 22, 1863) was an Irish- American general in the Union Army during the American Civil War and a close confidant of President Abraham Lincoln. As its colonel, he led the 69th New York Regiment t ...

(1827–1863), American Civil War officer and commander of the 69th New York Irish Volunteers – 1st, Section 4, range 5, plot 0, grave 13/16 * Thomas E. Corcoran (1838–1904), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * William J. Creelman (1874–1928), Peacetime Medal of Honor recipient * Cornelius Cronin (1838–1912), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

Michael Doheny Michael Doheny (22 May 1805 – 1 April 1862Some references give 1862: ) was an Irish writer, lawyer, member of the Young Ireland movement, and co-founder of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, an Irish secret society which would go on to launch ...

(1805-1863), Irish barrister, Young Irelander rebel leader, Fenian organizer and writer - 1st. * John Donnelly (1839–1895), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * Patrick H. Doody (1840–1924), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * George W. Ford (1844–1883), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * Patrick Ginley (1822–1917), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * Francis J. Herron (1837–1902), American Civil War general and Medal of Honor recipient – 1st, Section 10, plot 208, grave 1/16 *

Patrick Kelly Patrick or Paddy Kelly may refer to: Politicians * Patrick Kelly (Irish politician) (1875–1934), Irish soldier, farmer and politician, Teachta Dála (TD) for Clare 1927–1932 * Patrick Kelly (Canadian politician) (1846–1916), Prince Edward I ...

(d. 1864), American Civil War officer and commander of the Irish Brigade – 1st, Section 4, range 5, plot H, grave 14/16 * Samuel W. Kinnaird (1843–1923), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * Franz Kramer (1865–1924),

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Medal of Honor recipient *

William McNamara William West McNamara (born March 31, 1965) is an American film and television actor. Personal life Born in Dallas, Texas, McNamara is the son of a Ford Motor Company employee and an interior designer. He attended Salisbury School, Columbia Un ...

(1835–1912),

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Medal of Honor recipient * James H. Morgan (1840–1877), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * Charles J. Murphy (1832–1921), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

John McLeod Murphy John McLeod Murphy (February 14, 1827 – June 1, 1871) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. Biography Murphy was born in Westchester County, New York, and was appointed midshipman on August 10, 1841. He ...

(1827–1871), American Civil War Army and Navy officer, and State Senator *

Thomas P. Noonan, Jr. Thomas Patrick Noonan Jr. (November 18, 1943 – February 5, 1969) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the United States' highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for heroism during February 1969 in Vietn ...

(1943–1969)

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Medal of Honor recipient * John Francis O'Sullivan (1850–1907), American Indian Wars Medal of Honor recipient * James Quinlan (1833–1906), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * Eliakim P. Scammon (1816–1894), American Civil War brigadier general – 1st, Section 7, unmarked * Robert Augustus Sweeney (1853–1890), two-time Medal of Honor recipient * Henry A. Thompson (1841–1889), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * Hermann Ziegner (1864–1898), American Indian Wars Medal of Honor recipient

Organized crime figures

Vito Bonventre Vito Bonventre (January 1, 1875 – July 15, 1930) was a New York City mobster who was a leading member of the Brooklyn gang that would later become the Bonanno Crime Family. He was arrested but then released in 1921 as the leader of a group know ...

(1875–1930), mobster *

Anthony Carfano Anthony Carfano (1895 – September 25, 1959), also known as "Little Augie Pisano", was a New York gangster who became a caporegime, or group leader, in the Luciano crime family under mob bosses Charles "Lucky" Luciano and Frank Costello. Ear ...

(1898–1959), mobster aka "Little Augie Pisano" * John "Johnny" Dolan (c. 1850–1876), executed for the murder of merchant James H. Noe; described (possibly inaccurately) as "Dandy"

Johnny Dolan "Dandy" Johnny Dolan ( – April 21, 1876) was a New York City murderer and reputed leader of the Whyos street gang. Life A biography of Dolan published by ''The New York Times'' in 1876 contains many details about Dolan's criminal histo ...

and the head of the Whyos street gang by Herbert Asbury in his book ''

The Gangs of New York ''The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld'' is an American non-fiction book by Herbert Asbury, first published in 1927 by Garden City Publishing Company. It was the basis for Martin Scorsese's 2002 film ''Gangs of New York' ...

'' * Natale "Joe Diamond" Evola (1907–1973) * Stefano "Steve" Ferrigno (1900–1930) *

Joseph Lanza Joseph A. "Socks" Lanza (1904 – October 11, 1968) was a New York labor racketeer and a member of the Genovese crime family, who controlled the Fulton Fish Market in Lower Manhattan through the United Seafood Worker's Union local 359 from 1923 ...

(1904–1968), racketeer; mobster *

Thomas Lucchese Thomas Gaetano Lucchese (born Gaetano Lucchese; ; December 1, 1899 – July 13, 1967), sometimes known by the nicknames "Tommy", "Thomas Luckese", "Tommy Brown" or "Tommy Three-Finger Brown" was an Italian-American gangster and founding member of ...

(1899–1967), mobster * Ignatius "Lupo the Wolf" Lupo (1877–1947) *

Joe Masseria Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria (; January 17, 1886April 15, 1931) was an early Italian-American Mafia boss in New York City. He was boss of what is now called the Genovese crime family, one of the New York City Mafia's Five Families, from 1922 ...

(1879–1931) – 1st Calvary Sec 49, Plot 138, Grave 1–16 * Peter "Giuseppe" Morello (also known as the Clutch Hand) (1870–1930), the first head of the

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; now lies in a bare, forgotten grave * Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano (1930–1981), mobster * Bonaventura "Joseph" Pinzolo (1887–1930) * Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero (1926–1994) *

Paul Kelly (criminal) Paul Kelly (born Paolo Antonio Vaccarelli; December 23, 1876 – April 3, 1936) was an Italian American mobster and former boxer, who founded the Five Points Gang in New York City. He had started some brothels with prize money earned in boxing. ...

(1876–1936), mobster – Section 36, Range 5, Plot G, Grave 20 * Michael "Mickey" Spillane (1934–1977), mobster * Ciro "the Artichoke King" Terranova (1888–1938) – Section 35 * Nicolo Terranova (1890–1916) – Section 35 * Vincenzo "Vincent" Terranova (1886–1922) – Section 35

Politicians

* Stephen J. Colahan (1841–1874), lawyer, assemblyman *Lawrence V. Cullen, J.D., USMC (1948–2012), Justice New York State Court of Claims (appointed by Gov. George Pataki), elected New York State Supreme Court, 11th Judicial District - 1st (Old Calvary - St. Callixtus), Section 45, Plot 275, Grave 21 *

Carmine DeSapio Carmine Gerard DeSapio (December 10, 1908 – July 27, 2004) was an American politician from New York City. He was the last head of the Tammany Hall political machine to dominate municipal politics. Early life and career DeSapio was born in ...

(1908–2004), last head of the

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– 3rd, Section 27, plot 42 * Daniel Direnzo (1886–1933), Assistant District Attorney of New York City, Head of Court of Special Sessions * Thomas J. Dunn (1849–1905), Sheriff of

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(1897–1899) * John Fox (1835–1914), U.S. Representative from New York and member of the New York City Council * Patrick Jerome "Battle-Axe" Gleason (1844–1901) last mayor of Long Island City * Hugh J. Grant (1857–1910), mayor of New York City * Martin J. Kennedy (1892–1955) U.S. Representative in Congress (1930–1945) and New York State Senator (1924–1930) * Thomas A. Ledwith, (1840–1898) New York State Assemblyman and State Senator, Section 6, Vault site 29 *

Charles Francis Murphy Charles Francis "Silent Charlie" Murphy (June 20, 1858 – April 25, 1924), also known as Boss Murphy, was an American political figure. He was also the longest-serving head of New York City's Tammany Hall, a position he served from 1902 to 192 ...

(1858–1924), head of New York City's

Charles Novello Charles Novello (May 12, 1886 – November 4, 1935) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. Life Novello was born on May 12, 1886, in New York City, New York, the son of Andrew Novello and Carmela Depiero. His parents were Italian ...

(1886–1935), lawyer, assemblyman, alderman *

George Washington Plunkitt George Washington Plunkitt (November 17, 1842 – November 19, 1924) was an American politician from New York State, who served in both houses of the New York State Legislature. He was a leader of the Tammany Hall political organization, a veheme ...

(1842–1924),

politician – 1st, Section 5, unmarked * Jere F. Ryan (1882–1948), member of the New York State Assembly and

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* Alfred E. Smith (1873–1944), Governor of New York State and 1928 U.S. presidential candidate – 1st, Section 45, plots 3–4 *

Timothy Sullivan Timothy Daniel Sullivan (July 23, 1862 – August 31, 1913) was a New York politician who controlled Manhattan's Bowery and Lower East Side districts as a prominent leader within Tammany Hall. He was known euphemistically as "Dry Dollar", as the ...

(1862–1913), U.S. Representative in Congress (1903–1906; 1912), long-term member of New York State Legislature and sponsor of the Sullivan Act which sought to curtail illegal gun possession * Thomas F. Denney (1874–1913), member of the

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Robert Ferdinand Wagner Robert Ferdinand Wagner I (June 8, 1877May 4, 1953) was an American politician. He was a Democratic U.S. Senator from New York from 1927 to 1949. Born in Prussia, Wagner migrated with his family to the United States in 1885. After graduating ...

(1877–1953), U.S. Senator from New York State – 1st, Section 45, plot 79 *

Robert F. Wagner, Jr. The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honou ...

(1910–1991), Mayor of New York City – 1st, Section 45, plot 79 * Robert Wagner III (1944–1993), president of the New York City Board of Education, son of Mayor Robert Wagner, Jr., and grandson of Senator Robert Wagner

Sportspeople

Willie Keeler William Henry Keeler (March 3, 1872 – January 1, 1923), nicknamed "Wee Willie" because of his small stature, was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1892 to 1910, primarily for the Baltimore Orioles and Brooklyn ...

(1872–1923),

Hall of Fame A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or Wiktionary:fame, fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actu ...

baseball player – 1st, Section 1W, range 15, plot B, grave 5 *

Phil O'Sullivan Philip O'Sullivan (10 May 1895 – August 1952) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played for a number of clubs in Kerry and Dublin and at inter-county level with the Kerry senior football team. He usually lined out as a defender. Career As a ...

(1895–1952),

Gaelic football Gaelic football ( ga, Peil Ghaelach; short name '), commonly known as simply Gaelic, GAA or Football is an Irish team sport. It is played between two teams of 15 players on a rectangular grass pitch. The objective of the sport is to score by kic ...

er * Jim Shanley (1854–1904), baseball player *

Martin Sheridan Martin John Sheridan (March 28, 1881 – March 27, 1918) was a three time Olympic Games gold medallist. He was born in Bohola, County Mayo, Ireland, and died in St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan, New York, the day before his 37th birthda ...

(1881–1918), four-time Olympic gold medalist in the discus and shot put *

Mickey Welch Michael Francis Welch (July 4, 1859 – July 30, 1941), nicknamed "Smiling Mickey", was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He stood tall and weighed . He was the third pitcher to accumulate 300 career victories. Welch was born in Brooklyn, New Y ...

(1859–1941), Hall of Fame baseball player – 1st, Section 4, range 17, plot S, grave 6

Writers

Mary Letitia Martin Mary Letitia Martin (1815–1850) was an Irish writer who was known as the "Princess of Connemara". Educated at home in the upper-class style, she was fluent in numerous languages. She published two books in her lifetime, and a third was published ...

(1815–1850), heiress, novelist * Claude McKay (1890–1948), poet, journalist, novelist – 2nd, Section 42, range 14, plot R, grave 5

Others

James W. Blake James William Blake (23 September 1862 – 24 May 1935) was a lyricist who is most famous for the words to the 1894 song, "The Sidewalks of New York". Early years and family Blake was one of seven children of Michael and Elizabeth Blake, immigr ...

(1862–1935), part-time song lyricist who wrote the words to ''

The Sidewalks of New York "The Sidewalks of New York" is a popular song about life in New York City during the 1890s. It was composed in 1894 by vaudeville actor and singer Charles B. Lawlor (June 2, 1852 – May 31, 1925) with lyrics by James W. Blake (September 23, ...

'' * Steve Brodie (1863–1901), Brooklyn bookmaker, claimed to survive

Brooklyn Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/ suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing of the East River ...

jump – 1st, Section 9, plot 443, grave 13/16 *

William R. Cosentini Cosentini Associates is an engineering firm that provides consulting engineering services for the building industry. Company history Cosentini Associates was founded in 1952 by William Randolph Cosentini as W.R. Cosentini and Associates. Wil ...

(1911-1954), mechanical engineer and founder of

Cosentini Associates Cosentini Associates is an engineering firm that provides consulting engineering services for the building industry. Company history Cosentini Associates was founded in 1952 by William Randolph Cosentini as W.R. Cosentini and Associates. Wil ...

- Section 1W, plot 17, grave 1 *

Luigi Fugazy Luigi V. Fugazzi (April 30, 1839 – August 6, 1930; anglicized as Fugazy), nicknamed Papa Fugazy, was an Italian American banker, businessman, and philanthropist who became one of the most prominent in the United States. He emigrated to the ...

(1837–1930), Italian American banker and businessman *

Julia Grant Julia Boggs Grant (née Dent; January 26, 1826 – December 14, 1902) was the first lady of the United States and wife of President Ulysses S. Grant. As first lady, she became a national figure in her own right. Her memoirs, '' The Personal Memo ...

(1873–1944), philanthropist *

Philip Martiny Philip H. Martiny (May 19, 1858 – June 26, 1927) was a French-American sculptor who worked in the Paris atelier of Eugene Dock, where he became foreman before emigrating to New York in 1878—to avoid conscription in the French army, he later ...

(1858-1927), sculptor *

Edward McGlynn Edward McGlynn (September 27, 1837 – January 7, 1900), American Catholic priest and social reformer, was born in New York City of Irish parents. He was controversial in Catholic circles for his acceptance of public schools. He actively prom ...

(1837–1900), reformist Catholic priest *

Adolfo Müller-Ury Adolfo Müller-Ury, KSG (March 29, 1862 – July 6, 1947) was a Swiss-born American portrait painter and impressionistic painter of roses and still life. Heritage and early life in Switzerland He was born Felice Adolfo Müller on 29 March ...

(1862–1947), portrait artist * Annie Moore Schayer (1874–1924), first person to be processed through

Ellis Island Ellis Island is a federally owned island in New York Harbor, situated within the U.S. states of New York and New Jersey, that was the busiest immigrant inspection and processing station in the United States. From 1892 to 1954, nearly 12 mi ...

– 3rd, Section 20, range 3, plot F, grave 13 *Eugenie Baclini (1909-1912), second

R.M.S. Titanic RMS ''Titanic'' was a British passenger liner, operated by the White Star Line, which sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on 15 April 1912 after striking an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, United ...

survivor to die after the sinking - Section 39, Range 24, Plot D14 in a solitary, unmarked grave * S. Joseph Barry, (1933-2019), Professor Emeritus of Audiology and Speech, Section 1W * Anna Frances Levins (1876-1941), Irish American photographer, publisher, activist *

Etienne Aigner Étienne Aigner (November 8, 1904 – November 5, 2000) was the founder of Etienne Aigner US and Etienne Aigner AG, two presently separate high fashion houses, based respectively in New York City and Munich, Germany. Both companies produce luxury ...

, (1904-2000), Érsekújvár,

Austria-Hungary Austria-Hungary, often referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire,, the Dual Monarchy, or Austria, was a constitutional monarchy and great power in Central Europe between 1867 and 1918. It was formed with the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of ...

born designer of handbags and leather goods

References

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