Notable natives

See also People from Somerville, Massachusetts

Robert A. Bruce, noted cardiologist and professor Mike Capuano, member of the House of Representatives and mayor of Somerville Richard Carle, actor Gosder Cherilus, National Football League player Hal Clement, author George Dilboy, Medal of Honor recipient Henry Kimball Hadley, composer and conductor Henry Oliver Hansen, raised the first flag in the Battle of Iwo Jima Alan Hovhaness, composer Jake Kilrain, noted boxer Connie Morella, member of the House of Representatives Jack Parker, head coach of the Boston University Terriers hockey team since 1973 Bobby Pickett, composer of Monster Mash Harry Nelson Pillsbury, chess champion Archibald Query, inventor of Fluff Alex Rocco, actor Paul Sorrento, former Major League Baseball player Daniel Chapman Stillson, inventor of the modern adjustable pipe wrench Winter Hill Gang, noted crime group