WILDWOOD – The creative force behind Morey’s Piers has died, the company announced Monday.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Jack Morey, our beloved second generation partner, and for the past three decades, the creative force behind Morey’s Piers. Jack wasn’t particularly fond of titles, but was the company’s executive vice president, chief creative officer, and, most importantly, champion of ‘it will be beautiful…we change everything.’” the company wrote in a press release.
Morey, who was born in 1960, “was known for his eccentric and gregarious persona, but would often dive deeply and quickly into conversations. Not one to recognize conventional boundaries, a favorite Jack question upon meeting someone was, ‘What do you love?’”
Those who’ve visited Wildwood have seen his vision in the Rio Grande Avenue Gateway, the iconic “Wildwoods” sign, the Wildwood Dog Park and Beach, the Socratic Outdoor Learning Center, the Doo-Wop style architecture, Starlux Mini Golf, and his latest project the Big Little 9 Golf Course, according to Morey’s Piers and resorts, which bears his vision.
While Morey loved his job, his true passion in life was his family. He loved his bride of 36 years, Karen, and his two children, Zack (Morgan) and Jordan (Alyssa), and the many dog companions he had throughout his life, presently Hobbes, Finley, and Frankie. When his grandchildren (Jack, Miller, and Nora) were born, he was the first to jump to the ground to teach them to crawl, spending almost as much time on the ground as the newborns.
“Jack saw the world in a way few others do, often combining elements which logically shouldn’t work together … but did,” Morey’s Piers wrote. “Not one for meetings, committees, or offices … he was most often found in the field either dreaming, designing, or clearing the way for his next vision.
“Jack’s perspective and passion are inspirations that, while irreplaceable, we will strive to follow as we continue with his personal quest to make Morey’s Piers the ‘Greatest Seaside Park in the World.’”
