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Ron Jon Surf Shop founder Ron DiMenna dies at 88

The New Jersey native opened his first storefront on Long Beach Island in the 1960s.

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Sep 8, 2025, 7:57 AM

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The sports world is mourning a pioneer who helped bring surfing into the mainstream.

Ron DiMenna, founder of Ron Jon Surf Shop, passed away Sunday at the age of 88.

The New Jersey native opened his first storefront on Long Beach Island in the 1960s.

Since then, Ron Jon Surf Shop has become a beloved brand among surfers and beach-lovers across the country.

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