Roy Gillian death: Former Ocean City, New Jersey mayor, founder of Gillian's Wonderland Pier dies at 94

Roy Gillian, the former mayor of Ocean City, New Jersey, and founder of Gillian's Wonderland Pier died over the weekend, according to an obituary.

OCEAN CITY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- The Jersey Shore has lost an icon. Roy Gillian, the former mayor of Ocean City, New Jersey, and founder of Gillian's Wonderland Pier died over the weekend, according to an obituary.

The Godfrey Funeral Home shared a photo of him.

Gillian served in several county and municipal positions from the early 60s until his run as mayor from 1986 to 1990.

He founded Gillian's Wonderland Pier at 6th Street and the Boardwalk in 1965, which his son announced is closing at the end of this season.

Gillian's Wonderland Pier amusement park is seen on the boardwalk on a hazy day in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

(AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

Roy Gillian was 94 years old.

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Former Ocean City mayor, founder of Gillian's Wonderland Pier dies at 94