Joe Knox Death | Obituary – Joe Knox age 72 sadly passed away last night July 21st, Joe was the founder of 100.1 WJRZ in 1974.
The station was originally licensed to the Jersey Shore Broadcasting Corporation, which was incorporated in New Jersey in 1974, with Joe as President. The station signed on as an affiliate of the ABC Radio Network.
On July 4th, 1976 100.1 WJRZ began local programming out of the very same building we are still in today located in Manahawkin. Joe held ownership of WJRZ until 2002 before selling to Greater Media (now owned by Beasley Media Group.)
On behalf of the current staff and alumni, we want to send our deepest condolences to Joe’s friends and family and wish them peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Thank you Joe. Thank you for starting a radio station that nearly 45 years later continues its legacy at the Jersey Shore on 100.1 WJRZ-FM
We express our sympathy and deepest condolences to Joe Knox’s family today and in the days, weeks, months, and years that are to come as they cope with his passing. May his soul rest in peace.
With sadness we report that Joe Knox, the founder of 100.1 WJRZ in 1974, has passed away at the age of 72. https://t.co/KGUoR0ZDI1
— 100.1 WJRZ (@WJRZFM) July 22, 2020
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