Ernest Joseph Poggi Jr.

Ernest Poggi, Jr., age 82, a 41 year resident of Boca Raton , formerly of Somerville , NJ , passed away Sunday August 4, 2013 surrounded by his family. Ernest was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Eleanor Poggi in February 2013. He is survived by his three children, Ernest Poggi III, John Poggi (Karen), and Lisa Anne Bunch (Jerry), three grand children and six great grandchildren. Ernest was a US Marine Corps Veteran serving during the Korean conflict. The family wishes to express a special thank you to his McDonald's buddies and the staff at Hospice By The Sea. Funeral services 10 AM Saturday August 10th at Babione Funeral Home (East Chapel), Federal Highway , Boca Raton . In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice By The Sea (www.hbts.org).