William Corby

1833–1897 (age 64)

Catholic priest and college president

Biography

Father William Corby (1833–1897) devoted his priesthood to guiding Holy Cross College, serving as president and bringing pastoral care to students and to the Irish Brigade as chaplain during the Civil War.

His steady hand shaped classroom life and spiritual tradition alike, and generations honor his memory at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Also buried at Holy Cross Cemetery

James A. McDougall
1817–1867 (age 50)
Holy Cross Cemetery
James A. McDougall was a California politician and U.S. Senator who lived from 1817 to 1867.
Robert Bell Clune
1920–2007 (age 87)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Robert Bell Clune was a Catholic priest whose ministry spanned decades of dedicated pastoral service.
Angelo Bruno
1910–1980 (age 70)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Angelo Bruno was a Villalba-born organized crime figure who lived from 1910 to 1980.
Anne Nagel
1915–1966 (age 51)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Anne Nagel was an American actress known for her roles in films and television during the 1930s-1960s.
Malio J. Stagnaro
1900–1985 (age 85)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malio J. Stagnaro was a Santa Cruz resident who lived from 1900 to 1985.
William Alfred Newsom Sr.
1865–1933 (age 68)
Holy Cross Cemetery
William Alfred Newsom Sr. (1865–1933) spent his later years in San Francisco and was interred at Holy Cross Cemetery.