Terry Groffie
Terry passed away on December 30, 2010, but he left behind an important legacy. Terry was known as the “unofficial” Seaside Heights historian and was a proud member of the Seaside Heights Volunteer Fire Company. As a grandson of longtime Mayor J. Stanley Tunney, Terry was the guardian of a priceless collection of Seaside Heights memorabilia and vintage photographs – much of which has been turned over by his family to the Seaside Heights Volunteer Fire Company Museum. Terry’s call to duty started when he served as a military police officer in the Army during the Vietnam and Korea Wars. After returning to civilian life in the United States, Terry worked as a lineman for the Seaside Heights Electic Department and would later own Jack and Bill’s Bar on the Boardwalk as well as T.G. & Son Excavating.
Terry with sons Darren Groffie and Chris Larsen.
Terry with his father Police Chief Ed Groffie.
Terry with Fire Chief Emeritus (and uncle) Dell Hopson.
Terry serving in Korea.
