Anthony “Tony” Pogozelski, 88, of Woodstown passed away on February 14, 2013. Born in Glen Cove, NY, Mr. Pogozelski was the son of Anthony & Hedwig (Strauss) Pogorzelski. He was a member of St. Joseph's R.C. Church, The Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit, and former member and Eucharistic Minister of Saint Mary of the Lakes, Medford, NJ. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He retired from British Petroleum as Manager of Terminals - East Coast. While working, Tony was an active member of the South Jersey Chamber of Commerce. After retiring from BP, Tony worked for several years as a consultant at Hudson Engineering of Philadelphia. Mr. Pogozelski also served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy (Seabees).

Over the years his hobbies and interests included golfing, gardening, reading and telling stories to anyone who would listen. His greatest pleasure, however, came from spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (nee: Kovach), his children, Linda O’Rear and her husband Dennis of California, Michael Pogozelski of New York, John Pogozelski and his wife Cathy of Blackwood, James Pogozelski and his wife Michele of Shamong, Jane Andiario and her husband Jack of Woodstown and Matthew Pogozelski and wife Kristy of Blackwood; siblings, Elizabeth “Betty” Cannata and her husband Fred of Connecticut and Tom Pogorzelski and his wife Carolyn of Pitman, thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. In addition to his parents, his siblings, Edward Pogozelski, Dorothy Eichler and Ruth Horr, predeceased him.

Betty and the rest of the family will be available on Monday night, February 18, 2013 from 7 till 10 PM to greet anyone who wishes to stop by and pay their respects at the ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, 64 Broad St., Woodstown, NJ 08098. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Tuesday morning, February 19, 2013 at 11 AM at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, 51 Broad St., Woodstown, NJ 08098. Interment will take place in the church cemetery following the mass. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to one of Tony's favorite charities, The Covenant House, an organization dedicated to assisting homeless youth. Covenant House, Times Square Station, P.O. Box 731, New York NY 10108-0900.

Published by South Jersey Times on Feb. 17, 2013.