James Patrick Morbit

James P. Morbit 65, of Toms River, NJ and Homestead, FL passed away peacefully

at his home surrounded by loved ones on June 3, 2024 after a brave and

courageous battle with ALS.

Jimmy is survived by his devoted and loving wife Kathryn (ZurHeide) Morbit and

loving brother Richard J. Morbit. He was predeceased by his parents Patrick J. and

Janet K. Morbit. He is also survived by loving cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-

law, nieces, nephews and numerous cherished friends, as well as his caregiver and

friend Barbara Austin. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Born in New Brunswick, NJ on January 16, 1959, Jimmy grew up in Piscataway, NJ.

He moved to Toms River, NJ in 2012.

Jimmy’s career with Dunkin Donuts spanned over 49 years. He began at the

Somerset location and rose through the ranks. He continued at the corporate

level assuming various positions until he ventured on to store ownership.

Jimmy was happiest when he was fixing, tinkering, or remodeling. He was an avid

car guy, having designed, restored, remodeled, and built 6 custom street rods,

often winning prestigious awards. He hosted car shows in the parking lot of his

Somerset store. Jim enjoyed movies, fishing, dining out with friends, and traveling

with his wife to car shows or to their home in Florida.

Jimmy will be remembered for being an extremely kind, caring, and generous

person. He was always ready to help family, friends, or even complete strangers

with no expectation of reciprocation. He had a sharp, dry sense of humor. He was

a fiercely stubborn and determined individual who always did things the “Jimmy”

way.

Relatives and friends will be participating in the ALS Walk at Long Branch, NJ on 9-

14-2024. If you would like to participate, go to https//als-ny.org/get-

involved/events/walk-ALS/ Look for Jersey Shore to register on the existing

Jimmy’s Team. If Interested, donations can be made in memory of Jim to the ALS

Society.

A Memorial/Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at a future date.

“See you ‘round like a donut!”