Tony was born and raised in Croydon, attending Applegarth School in New Addington. He has deep roots in the area, with extended family across the community including grandchildren, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He served in the Army and remains passionate about veterans’ affairs and supporting the Armed Forces community. A former member of the Nautical Training Corps, Tony went on to Command the local New Addington unit, T.S. Exeter.
In his professional life, he manages the New Addington branch of his family-owned funeral directors, conducting funerals and supporting local families at their most difficult moments.
Tony is determined to stand up for New Addington. He rejects the phrase, ‘well it’s Addo, what do you expect’, believing it to be unacceptable. He sees New Addington as one of the last great communities in Croydon and is committed to restoring pride and ensuring it receives the recognition and respect it deserves.
