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

Inscription. 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.

Erected by City of Atlantic City.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Sports • War, World II.

Location.

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39° 21.246′ N, 74° 26.897′ W. Marker is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is on New Jersey’s Jersey Shore.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Harold Corry (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Margaret "Maggie" Creswell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Purple Heart Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away); 87th Infantry Division Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away);

Photographed by Laura Edwards, July 26, 2023

2. John J. Mooney, Jr. Marker

The marker is visible here across the street.

Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); POW / MIA Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlantic City.

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 403 times since then and 26 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.