Toni Carol Tonelli

May 12, 1950 - October 29, 2019
Toni Carol Tonelli

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Toni Carol Pomerantz Tonelli 69, of Kure Beach, NC formerly of Northbrook, IL. passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter with her loving family at her side.

Toni was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on May 12, 1950, the daughter of the late Irwin and Lois Kamin Pomerantz.

She was a loving wife, mom, grandmother, and friend to all.  Toni was also the proud owner of Tonelli’s Restaurant in Northbrook, IL.

Surviving are her husband Renato Tonelli, son Joseph Tonelli,  daughter Kim Graf and husband Tyler of Carolina Beach, brothers Rick Pomerantz and wife Jackie, and Jim Pomerantz. Grandchildren Dylan and Spencer Graf and Kaplan Tonelli. A number of nephews and nieces also survive.

A Celebration of Toni’s Life will be held at 11 am Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Wilmington Funeral Chapel with a reception to follow at Jack Mackerel’s Island Grill 113 K Ave. Kure Beach, NC 28449.

Dates for future service in Northbrook to be announced.

In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in Toni’s memory to Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099


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  • November 02, 2019
    Dan Wales says:
    My condolences to you, Ray, and family. Many good memories of years gone by. Thoughts are with you.

  • November 03, 2019
    margaret ruttenber says:
    Sally and I were so overjoyed to spend time with Toni when she came to Boulder,CO. We both got to meet Joseph and Kaplan for dinner and had a fabulous time. We also got together when Ray came to Boulder as well! Toni always recommended that Sally and I watch all the same television series that she did so that we could laugh together!! Always and forever the "Northbrook Girls".

  • November 04, 2019
    Debbie Leonard says:
    Toni was a wonderful friend. Her smile and contagious personality will live on with the Kure Beach neighbors who loved her. Ray, God bless you my friend.

  • November 04, 2019
    Gary and Julie Teague says:
    Ray, our hearts go out to you and your family! Thou our acquaintance was short, we loved catching up with you and Toni at Jack's. Toni was a beautiful and sweet lady!

  • November 04, 2019
    Gary Mack says:
    Ray, I am sorry for your loss!!