Maruja Tero Saab

Maruja T. Saab, 91 years young of Gibbstown, NJ passed away peacefully on July 24, 2020 at Inspira Medical Center in Mullica Hill. She was born on December 26, 1928 in Anahawan, Southern Leyte, Philippines to Blas Tero and Celestina Olarte.  She was raised in Anahawan, Southern Leyte and lived through the occupation of the Philippines by the Japanese in World War II and truly admired and was thankful to the United States and specifically General Douglas MacArthur for the liberation of the Philippines in World War II.

Maruja went to college at Philippine Women's University and finished her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Degree at University of the East in Manila, Philippines.

Maruja and her husband, Alfred raised their 9 children in Cebu City, Philippines. She was predeceased by her loving husband Alfred in 1993.

Maruja immigrated to the United States in 1997.  She was a generous person that loved to travel, dance, sing and play the piano. She enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and was a devout Roman Catholic. Her favorite pastime was watching tv.

Maruja is the loving Mother to Aires, Louie (Harleth), Ellen (Duane), Don (Gigi), John (Vanessa), Christopher (Elaine), Caroline, Antoniette, and Fatima. She was a devoted Lola (Grandma) to Nicole, Kara, Alexis, Gabrielle, Arvin Jason, Michael and Olivia.

Dear Sister to Juanito (predeceased), Alfredo (predeceased), Blas Jr. (predeceased), Clarita, Herminia, Jose, Vincent (predeceased), Rogelio (predeceased) and Jane (predeceased).

Funeral Mass will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to: Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Infant Jesus, 320 Memorial Avenue, Gibbstown NJ 08027. Arrangements by LANDOLFI FUNERAL HOME of Paulsboro. To share memories/condolences please visit www.landolfifuneralhome.com