Theresa E. “Bubbie” Owens, age 76, of Mays Landing passed away on Tuesday, February 28th after a brief illness. She will be dearly missed by so many.
Born February 4, 1947, in Atlantic City, Theresa spent her childhood in Atlantic City and Ventnor. She attended St. James Elementary School in Ventnor and graduated from Holy Spirit High School in Absecon. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish.
Known affectionately as “Bubbie,” she was a selfless and positive soul. Her priority was always her family, taking care of everyone before herself. She greatly enjoyed going on cruises —26 total — with her husband, family, and friends, as well as their frequent trips to Florida. Tennis with the girls was always a highlight of her week.
She was very proud of her children and their many accomplishments. Her grandchildren were a great source of pride and joy. She was often found sitting on the sidelines or in the bleachers, cheering each grandchild on, or bragging about them to all those that would listen.
One of Bubbie’s favorite sayings was “life’s short, eat dessert first” and she lived this motto to its fullest. Her glass was always full…of dessert.
Bubbie is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 56 plus years, Martin Owens; daughter Kelly (Tom) Riordan; sons Martin Owens and Richard (Connie) Owens; granddaughters Elizabeth Riordan, Jessica Riordan, and Erin Owens; grandson Connor Owens; and brother, Louis Maguire. Bubbie was predeceased by her parents, Louis and Theresa Maguire, and her sister, Patricia Maguire.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Monday, March 6th, from 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM, at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 5021 Harding Highway, Mays Landing with Mass immediately following at 11:00 AM.
Interment will be held at The Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery, Estell Manor, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be sent to:
200 Club of Atlantic and Cape May Counties
200clubofatlanticandcapemaycounties.org
PO Box 622, Northfield, NJ 08225
Or
St. Vincent de Paul Parish Food Pantry
5021 Harding Highway, Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330
vincentdepaul.org