New York City graves

While in New York City I visited both Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx and Trinity Church Cemetery and discovered the graves of two prominent New York businessmen, Isidor Straus, co-owner of Macy’s Department Stores, and John Jacob Astor IV, real estate tycoon, who both perished on the Titanic on April 15, 1912. As the story […]

On my recent visit to New York City, I walked to Calvary Cemetery in Queen’s where nearly three million graves lie.  Notable burials on the grounds include, Tony Bennett, actor Dom DeLuise, novelist Mickey Spillane and many well known former mob figures. Established in 1848, Calvary Cemetery covers 365 acres and is owned by the […]