Background
Morris, Edward James was born on January 9, 1936 in Jersey City. Son of Edward James Senior and Mary Alice (Carr) Morris.
Insurance agent small business owner
Morris, Edward James was born on January 9, 1936 in Jersey City. Son of Edward James Senior and Mary Alice (Carr) Morris.
Student, Drakes Business College, 1953; certified insurance broker, Vale Technology Institute, 1962.
Part-time salesperson, Stanley Home Products, Jersey City, 1958-1960; selector, American Stores, South Kearny, New Jersey, 1957-1962; owner, Ed Morris State Farm Agency, Jersey City, 1962-1972; owner, manager, restauranteur, E&J Morris Enterprises, Incorporated, New York Bern, North Carolina, 1972-1979; owner, manager, Morris Insurance Agency, Jackson, New Jersey, 1979-1982; special agent, regional representative, Morris Financial and Insurance Agency, Matawan, New Jersey, 1982-1992; owner, manager, Sunset Selections, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1992-1998; retired, Sunset Selections, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1998. Agent emeritus Prudential Insurance Companies, Scottsdale, since 1992.
Member of committee Boy Scouts American, Jersey City, 1966-1972. Basketball coach Our Lady of Mercy Church, Jersey City, 1967-1969. Treasurer, basketball coach College Little League, Jersey City, 1966-1971.
Municipal chairman Citzens for Goldwater, Jersey City, 1963-1964. Sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1954-1957.
Married Joan M. O'Keefe, September 17, 1955. Children: Edward James III, Glenn D., Gary J.