Antoinette Jean Pomphrey, affectionately known as Toni, 85, of Shrewsbury Township, passed away Nov. 6, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. She was a former longtime resident of Rumson.
Born June 10, 1940, in Long Branch to Frank and Mary Puglisi, Toni went on to graduate from Red Bank Regional High School and have an incredibly successful career as a 27-year member of Union Local 464A with Foodtown. Toni also worked at local favorite spots Campus Luncheonette in Rumson and Donovan’s Reef in Sea Bright.
She was a strong leader, serving as president of the Oceanic Ladies Auxiliary and a Girl Scout troop leader. Her favorite hobbies included bowling, bingo, crocheting, reading and traveling to Atlantic City with her family. She was a beloved member of the Rumson Presbyterian Church.
Toni was predeceased by her parents, Frank (1974) and Mary (1992) Puglisi; her beloved husband Robert H. Pomphrey (Potts) (1993); her dear son Harry Pomphrey (2019); and her siblings, Marie Mullenax, Josephine Felder, John Puglisi, Ralph “Buddy” Puglisi and Gloria Collier.
She is survived by her children, Susan Volek, Robert Pomphrey and wife Kelli, Dawn Pomphrey, and Joseph Pomphrey and wife Kelly; her grandchildren, Timothy McGrath, Morgan Jennings, Amanda Volek, Bobby Pomphrey, Joseph Obenauer, Kayla Pomphrey, Justin Obenauer, Cami Pomphrey, Jayson Pomphrey, Steven Pomphrey, Reilly Pomphrey, Gannon Pomphrey and Gracie Pomphrey; her great-grandchildren, Madison, Alex, Adrian, Ellie, Garrett and Wren; her sister Patsy Casalino and her husband Tony Casalino; her sister Joanne Pavao; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
All services are private at the direction of John E. Day Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be shared on Toni’s obituary page at johnedayfuneralhome.com.
The article originally appeared in the November 20 – 26, 2025 print edition of The Two River Times.
