Theresa Rubas

Theresa Rubas obituary, Nutley, NJ

Theresa Rubas

Theresa Rubas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. on Jul. 11, 2025.

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Theresa Rubas, 81 of Belleville, passed away on Sunday July 6, 2025 at her home. Born in Jersey City, she was daughter of the late Charles and Viola (Esposito) Bertoline. Terry was a dedicated elementary school teacher and mentor to generations of students in the Ironbound for more than 40 years. She taught at Ann St. School in Newark and was one of the Newark School District's first computer science teachers. She was also a union representative and loved the people that she worked with. She was a loving mother and dedicated wife. Terry was predeceased by her beloved husband of more than 48 years, Peter S. Rubas, and is survived by her son, Michael P. Rubas, her grandsons, Julian Peter and Quintus James, and many dear cousins. She was also predeceased by her daughter-in-law Erin P. Rubas.
Visitors will be received at the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, 267 Centre St. Nutley on Wednesday July 16, 2025 from 4-7 pm. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations be made to the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (https://redcross.org.ua/en/).
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July 15, 2025

Brian & Amanda McGovern posted to the memorial.

July 12, 2025

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Anne Caswell

July 12, 2025

Michael I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother..Terry was a beautiful lady inside and out..a wonderful family woman ,a great friend, and a very caring and loving teacher may she rest in peace

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