Anthony J. Puleio

August 6, 1942 - January 23, 2022

Anthony Joseph Puleio, ‘Tony’ loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 79. Tony was born to Nicholas and Anna Puleio on 8/6/1942 in New Brunswick NJ where he attended elementary school at Sacred Heart and St Peters High school. Tony graduated from Rutgers University in 1968. After graduating Rutgers University, Tony moved to Long Branch where he owned and operated The Laff Inn Saloon for 25 years. He was always very active in the community and always loved gathering his friends and family together whether it be for golfing, fishing or just socializing. Tony was a true family man and nothing made him happier than spending time with them. His pride and joy were his two grandchildren Julianna and Isabella Puleio. Tony is predeceased by his wife of 45 years Toni Ann Puleio. Surviving are his 3 children. Daughters Tiffany and Tara. Son Nicholas and Daughter in law Jackie, and his granddaughters Isabella and Julianna. His niece and nephew Anna Lisa and Marshall. Visiting will be Thursday 8:30am until 10:30am at the Silverton Memorial Funeral Home 2482 Church Rd., Toms River. Mass of a Christian Burial will follow at Church of the Visitation RC Church 755 Mantoloking Rd., Brick; NJ will follow with the Entombment following the church at St., Joseph’s Cemetery, Toms River.