Background
Rey, Anthony Maurice was born on March 31, 1916 in New York City. Son of Anthony A. and Madeleine (Lauper) Rey.
Rey, Anthony Maurice was born on March 31, 1916 in New York City. Son of Anthony A. and Madeleine (Lauper) Rey.
Student, New York University, 1933—1934. Student, L'Ecole Hoteliere, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1934—1935.
With Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, 1934-1958. General manager, vice president Astor Hotel, New York City, 1958-1965. President, director Chalfonte Haddon Hall, 1965-1976.
President director Resorts International Hotel Casino Company, 1976-1980, also director
Vice president Resorts International Incorporated., 1979-1982, senior vice president, 1982-1986. Director bank corporation Atlantic City (New Jersey), Guarantee Bank, Atlantic City.
Secretary East.J.H. Company Commissioner, board directors Atlantic Area council Boy Scouts American, 1965-1987. Commissioner, vice chairman Atlantic County Improvement Authority, 1965-1974.
Board directors Mission American Pageant, 1966-1980.
Chairman of the executive committee Atlantic City Convention Bureau, 1967-1981, Chairman of the Board, 1975-1981. Vice president, trustee Southern New Jersey Development Council, 1971-1986. Chairman Convention LiaisonCouncil, 1967-1974.
Board directors Atlantic County United Fund, 1967-1969.
Trustee International Restaurant and Hotel Union Pension Trust, 1975-1976, American Hotel Ednl. Institute; advisory council Culinary Institute American, since 1980, Weidner U. Restaurant and Hotel School, since 1980, Johnson & Wales College Hotel and Restaurant School.
Honorary department fire chief, New York City, since 1963. Commissioner & vice chairman Atlantic County Improvement Authority, 1965—1974. Commissioner & board directors Atlantic Area Council Boy Scouts America, 1965—1987.
Board directors Miss American Pageant, 1966—1980, Atlantic County United Fund, 1967—1969. Chairman Convention Liaison Council, 1967—1974. Chairman, executive committee Atlantic City Convention Bureau, 1967—1981, chairman board, 1975—1981.
Vice president & trustee Southern New Jersey Development Council, 1971—1986. Trustee International Restaurant & Hotel Union Pension Trust, 1975—1976, American Hotel Educational Institute. Advisory council Culinary Institute America, since 1980, Weidner University Restaurant & Hotel School, since 1980, Johnson & Wales College Hotel & Restaurant School.
Member Confrerie dela Chaines des Rotisseurs Bailli, Atlantc City, 1980—1987, chairman emeritus, since 1987. Member of Waldorf Astoria Distinguished Alumni Association (chairman 1973-1988, emeritus 1988), Educational Institute American Hotel & Motel (ambassador at large 1986, certified hotel administrator, certified food & beverage executive), Atlantic City Hotel Association (trustee since 1976, president 1980-1982, chairman 1982-1984, chairman emeritus 1984), American Hotel Motel Association (industry advisory council since 1974, chairman, resort committee 1978, trustee, Educational Institute 1978-1987, chairman board 1979, Lamplighter award 1986), International Hotel Sales Management Association, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (director 1973-1986), Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce (president 1969-1971, chairman board 1971-1973), Hotel & Restaurant Management Society Fairleigh Dickenson University (life), New York University Hotel & Restaurant Society (life), New Jersey Hotel Motel Association (life. President 1971-1972, chairman board 1972-1975, trustee, Arthur Goldman award 1976), Seaview Country Club (Absecon, New Jersey), Skal Club, Circus Saints & Sinners Club (life), Lambs Club (New York City), American Legion.
Married Dorothea M. Carley, June 2, 1934. Children: Anthony Maurice, Donna Christine, Jamie Elisabeth R. Di Giovanni, Andrea Michele (deceased), Cynthia Anne Higbee.