Westchester Hills Cemetery

Bessie Abramowitz Hillman

1889–1970 (age 81)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Bessie Abramowitz Hillman was an American labor activist and union organizer who championed workers' rights throughout t...

Eliot Asinof

1919–2008 (age 89)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Eliot Asinof (1919-2008) was an American author best known for 'Eight Men Out', his account of the 1919 Black Sox scanda...

Abraham Binder

1895–1966 (age 71)

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Abraham Binder was a Bronx-born composer and music educator who made significant contributions to American music.

Max Cantor

1959–1991 (age 32)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Max Cantor (1959–1991) was an American actor and journalist from New York City buried at Westchester Hills Cemetery.

Albert Dorne

1904–1965 (age 61)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Albert Dorne was a New York City-based artist and illustrator who lived from 1904 to 1965.

Mischa Elman

1891–1967 (age 76)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Mischa Elman was a renowned Ukrainian-born violinist who became one of the most celebrated concert artists of the 20th c...

Benjamin Epstein

1912–1983 (age 71)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Benjamin Epstein was an American civil rights activist and co-founder of the Anti-Defamation League.

John Garfield

1913–1952 (age 39)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

John Garfield (1913–1952) grew up on the Lower East Side and is buried in Westchester Hills Cemetery.

Arthur Gershwin

1900–1981 (age 81)

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Arthur Gershwin was an American composer and the younger brother of renowned composer George Gershwin.

Frances Gershwin

1906–1999 (age 93)

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Frances Gershwin (1906–1999) was an American singer and performer from Manhattan interred at Westchester Hills Cemeter...

George Gershwin

1898–1937 (age 39)

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Ira Gershwin

1896–1983 (age 87)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Ira Gershwin (1896-1983) was a legendary Manhattan-born lyricist and composer of American popular music.

Leonore Gershwin

1900–1991 (age 91)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Leonore Gershwin (1900–1991) was an American singer and composer laid to rest at Westchester Hills Cemetery.

Leopold Godowsky Jr.

1900–1983 (age 83)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Leopold Godowsky Jr. was an American inventor and electrical engineer known for pioneering work in color film technology...

Jonah Goldman

1906–1980 (age 74)

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Jonah Goldman was a New York City resident of the early-to-mid 20th century.

Sidney Hillman

1887–1946 (age 59)

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Sidney Hillman was a labor union leader born in Žagarė who lived from 1887 to 1946.

Judy Holliday

1921–1965 (age 44)

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Judy Holliday was an acclaimed New York City-born actress and singer known for her comedic roles in film and theater.

Arnold Hutschnecker

1898–2000 (age 102)

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Arnold Hutschnecker was an Austrian-born physician who built a long medical career in the United States.

Allyn King

1899–1930 (age 31)

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Emanuel Klaften

1892–1971 (age 79)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Emanuel Klaften was an American resident of Brody who lived from 1892 to 1971.

Lucille Lortel

1900–1999 (age 99)

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Lucille Lortel (1900–1999) was an American actress and influential Off-Broadway producer from New York City buried at ...

A. M. Rosenthal

1922–2006 (age 84)

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A. M. Rosenthal, the longtime executive editor of The New York Times, was buried at Westchester Hills Cemetery after his...

Adele Marcus

1906–1995 (age 89)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Adele Marcus (1906–1995) was an American pianist and beloved teacher who rests at Westchester Hills Cemetery.

Leo Monosson

1897–1967 (age 70)

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Leo Monosson was a Moscow native who lived from 1897 to 1967.

Abraham N. Geller

1899–1969 (age 70)

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Abraham N. Geller was a Manhattan resident and architect who lived from 1899 to 1969.

Stanley P. Friedman

1925–2006 (age 81)

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Stanley P. Friedman (1925-2006) was an American New York City Democratic politician who served on the City Council and w...

Roberta Peters

1930–2017 (age 87)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Roberta Peters (1930–2017) from The Bronx is buried at Westchester Hills Cemetery.

Margaret Ponce Israel

1929–1987 (age 58)

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Margaret Ponce Israel was a woman born in Havana who lived during the mid-20th century.

Tony Randall

1920–2004 (age 84)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Actor Tony Randall, best known for his role in The Odd Couple, was interred at Westchester Hills Cemetery in 2004.

Max Reinhardt

1873–1943 (age 70)

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Max Reinhardt was a Baden resident who lived from 1873 to 1943.

Preston Robert Tisch

1926–2005 (age 79)

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Preston Robert Tisch was an American businessman and philanthropist who co-owned the New York Giants and led the Loews C...

Billy Rose

1899–1966 (age 67)

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Billy Rose was a Bronx-born theatrical producer, songwriter, and entertainment impresario who became one of Broadway's m...

Robert Rossen

1908–1966 (age 58)

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Robert Rossen was a New York City-born film director and screenwriter known for his work in Hollywood during the Golden ...

Stephen Samuel Wise

1874–1949 (age 75)

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Stephen Samuel Wise was a prominent rabbi and Zionist leader born in Budapest who lived from 1874 to 1949.

Morris Shamos

1917–2002 (age 85)

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Morris Shamos (1917-2002) was an American from Cleveland whose grave is at Westchester Hills Cemetery.

Ron Silver

1946–2009 (age 63)

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Ron Silver was an American actor and political activist known for his stage, film, and television work and public advoca...

Lee Strasberg

1901–1982 (age 81)

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Lee Strasberg (1901-1982) was a Ukrainian-born acting teacher and founder of The Actors Studio in New York.

Paula Strasberg

1909–1966 (age 57)

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Paula Strasberg was a New York City-based acting coach and wife of Lee Strasberg, known for her work with method actors.

Maxine Sullivan

1911–1987 (age 76)

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Maxine Sullivan (1911-1987) was a Homestead-born jazz vocalist known for her sophisticated interpretations of popular st...

David Susskind

1920–1987 (age 67)

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David Susskind was a prominent American television producer, talk show host, and entertainment executive.

Laurence Tisch

1923–2003 (age 80)

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Laurence Tisch (1923-2003) was an American businessman who led Loews Corporation and once owned controlling interest in ...