Anthony J. Maruca died July 7, 2007, at his home in Lawrenceville, N.J. The cause of death was prostate cancer.
A native of Trenton, he graduated from Trenton High School. At Princeton, he majored in English and the American civilization program. He began a lifelong career as a member of the University administration in 1959, retiring as vice president for administrative affairs in 1988. He subsequently served as chief operating officer at the Rockefeller family office for five years, then retired to Martha's Vineyard in 1992, where he became active in land-conservation efforts. The family returned to New Jersey in 2005. He most recently served as senior adviser at the New York Public Library and the Princeton University Press.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sally; their five children, Samuel, Nina, Michael, Joseph, and Peter; 10 grandchildren; a sister; and two brothers. The class extends its sympathy to them in their loss.
Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan Hospice, 3 Eves Drive, Marlton, NJ 08053 or the Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund.