Atlantic City in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John J. Mooney, Jr.
1921-2005
Photographed By Laura Edwards, July 26, 2023
1. John J. Mooney, Jr. Marker
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John J. Mooney, Jr.. Affectionately known as "Josie," Mooney, an Atlantic City native born in his family home on Morris Avenue, was a player, manager and coach of several local ice hockey teams including the Atlantic City Sea Gulls. Mooney began a seven-decade career in public service as an Atlantic City Lifeguard from 1941-43 and again in 1946 after serving with the US Army in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was a member of the Atlantic City Police Department (1947 to 1972) and, in 1982 was elected to the first of two terms on City Council where he became Vice-President. He was Chairman of the Board of the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority, a life member of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol Benevolent Organization, past president and life member of PBA Local 24; VFW Post 9462, Loyal Order of Moose 3216, Catholic War Veterans, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Lions Club, Margate Log Cabin and the 1989 Grand Marshall of the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Affectionately known as "Josie," Mooney, an Atlantic City native born in his family home on Morris Avenue, was a player, manager and coach of several local ice hockey teams including the Atlantic City Sea Gulls. Mooney began a seven-decade career in public service as an Atlantic
City Lifeguard from 1941-43 and again in 1946 after serving with the US Army in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was a member of
the Atlantic City Police Department (1947 to 1972) and, in 1982 was elected to the first of two terms on City Council where he became Vice-President. He was Chairman of the Board of the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority, a life member of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol Benevolent Organization, past president and life member of PBA Local 24; VFW Post 9462, Loyal Order of Moose 3216, Catholic War Veterans, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Lions Club, Margate Log Cabin and the
1989 Grand Marshall of the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Location. 39° 21.246′ N, 74° 26.897′ W. Marker is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in Atlantic County
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. Marker is at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Morris Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Atlantic Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlantic City NJ 08401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2023, by Laura Edwards of Bethesda, Maryland. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2023, by Laura Edwards of Bethesda, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
