Seasonal & Holidays

Toms River Mom With 'Heart Of Gold' Puts Others Before Herself

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Toms River area. Meet Phyllis Detore.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize the awesome moms and mom figures in communities like yours.
Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize the awesome moms and mom figures in communities like yours. (Courtesy of the Detore family )

TOMS RIVER, NJ— Moms do so much for everyone around them. We try to celebrate them all year long, but Mother's Day is a perfect opportunity to shout it from the rooftops and post it on Patch: Mom rocks!

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize the awesome moms and mom figures in communities like yours.

This submission comes from the Detore family who nominated Phyllis Detore of Toms River.

What makes your mom extra special?

She is the absolute best person I know! She loves her grandkids and will do anything for them. Our mom has a heart of gold. She is loving, passionate, kind-hearted, smart, caring and genuine! Mom, we wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day and you deserve the world. Thank you, Mom! We love you!

Why do you feel your mom deserves the spotlight?

She puts everyone first before herself.

Happy Mother's Day to Phyllis Detore, and thank you for all you do!


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