Anthony Dominic Puma

Anthony Dominic Puma, of Eastampton, NJ formerly of Geneva, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 70. Born in Geneva, NY; he was the son of the late Joseph and Angeline Puma.During his younger life after high school, Tony lived around the country from Florida to California to Las Vegas. Tony had a lifelong love of food and a gift for hospitality. As a young man in Las Vegas he owned and operated two successful pizzerias named Tony’s Italia with his business partner and steadfast friend John Melvin. In 1982 Tony moved back to his hometown of Geneva and after 15 years, moved to NJ to work at the Fort Dix Officers’ Club. He eventually settled in Mt Holly, NJ with his wife Judy, and spent his later years enjoying the horse farm life and playing with his big toys (tractors!). Tony was a contributing member of the Man to Man Prostate Cancer group that met each month at the Virtua Hospital in Mt Holly. Tony was a loving father, grandfather, husband, uncle, brother, and son. He was thrilled to share his love of music and the outdoors with his adoring grandchildren. Tony found great joy traveling to visit his daughters, large extended family, and friends, especially his trips to Austin, TX, Pennsylvania, and Upstate New York. He has created cherished memories with all those that loved him, and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years, Judy; devoted father of Shauna Angeline Puma and Terese Rita Puma; devoted grandfather of Gabriela and Dominic Summers; dear brother of Theresa (Joseph) Piccillo, Angeline (Robert) Deardorff, Rosemary (Jack) Theres, and Joseph (Claudia) Puma; and loving uncle to a host of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his former wife, Sheila (Donahue) Robbins. He is predeceased by his siblings, Alexander Puma, Josephine Alaimo, Samuel Puma, Anna Urbano, Mary Picchi, Jessie Hill, and an infant brother Alexander Puma. Relatives and friends may attend his visitation on Saturday, February 23 from 1-3 PM at Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mt. Holly. A memorial service will follow at 3 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Anthony’s memory to Samaritan Hospice (www.samaritannj.org), 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.

Anthony Dominic Puma

June 18, 1948 - February 2, 2019