Francis Anthony Poggi Jr.

Francis Anthony (Tony) Poggi, Jr – A native and life-long resident of Mobile, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Tony was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Poggi, Sr. (Nell Moragues). He was predeceased by his father and mother. Tony is survived by his wife, Sharon White Poggi, daughter, Deirdre Poggi Reid, and granddaughters, Odile Reid and Lily Reid. He is also survived by his brother, Luis Moragues Poggi (Nancy). Tony graduated from McGill Institute in 1960. He then attended the University of Southern Mississippi 1960-62, and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1965. Tony was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity at both universities. He then attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, receiving his Juris Doctor Degree. He was currently serving as in-house Counsel for Oil Recovery Company. Tony was a member of several Mystic Societies. Tony had an affable, outgoing personality, a great sense of humor, and loved to laugh, mainly at himself. Always good company, he was loved by many, and a loyal friend to those lucky enough to have him as a friend. The memorial service will take place at Christ Church Cathedral, 115 S. Conception Street, Mobile, on January 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception/visitation there. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.