Holy_Cross_Cemetery_(San_Diego) Knowpia

32°43′01.07″N 117°05′52.45″W / 32.7169639°N 117.0979028°W / 32.7169639; -117.0979028 Holy Cross Cemetery is a cemetery located in the Chollas View neighborhood of San Diego, California.

Holy Cross was dedicated in 1919 for the exclusive use of Roman Catholics, with expansions in 1945 and 1956.^[1] The mausoleum, with its distinctive blue roof visible from California State Route 94, is a landmark of San Diego.^[2]

Notable interments edit

Elliott Buckmaster (1889–1976) American naval officer and Naval Aviator
Charles F. Buddy (1887–1936), first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego
Andrew Cunanan (1969–1997), spree killer, most notable for his murder of Gianni Versace
Johnny Downs (1913–1994), actor
William Gargan (1905–1979), actor
Charlotte Henry (1914–1980), actress
Leo Thomas Maher (1915–1991), third bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego
Anita Page (1910–2008), actress
Lewis D. Thill (1903–1975), Wisconsin congressmen

References edit

^ Mallios, Seth and Caterino, David M. Cemeteries of San Diego. Arcadia Publishing. 2007.
^ Southeastern San Diego Community Plan

External links edit

Journal of San Diego History – San Diego Cemeteries: A Brief Guide
Holy Cross Cemetery at Find a Grave

[1] Mallios, Seth and Caterino, David M. Cemeteries of San Diego. Arcadia Publishing. 2007.

[2] Southeastern San Diego Community Plan

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