Barbara Margulis (nee Jelling), beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, of Livingston passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the age of 87. She was a kind perfectionist who poured all her efforts into anything she did. From being a Five Star Real Estate Award Winner, to earning horseback jumping ribbons and ping pong prizes, she excelled in multiple areas. Barbara focused her charity work on Livingston ORT, for which she served as past president.
Barbara would do anything to help her clients, friends, acquaintances, strangers, and animals. She had a stack of thank you notes from clients who appreciated her going above and beyond to assist them, as she prided herself in offering the ultimate in service.
Once her grandsons were born, she discovered a whole new world of joy. Danny, Ben, and Brayden brought her much pleasure.
Barbara was born in the fabled Weequahic section of Newark in 1937, graduating high school in 1956. She worked as a secretary at Pavey Envelope and was promoted to office manager. Barbara met her husband Jerry on a blind date, settling in Irvington before moving to Livingston in 1961. They were married for 61 years.
She is survived by her sons Jeff (Elise) and Stu (Nancy); her three grandsons Danny, Ben, and Brayden; her sister Myrna; and nieces.
The family will be receiving guests for Barbara on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, 68 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, New Jersey 07039, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be private for immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the Livingston PBA Local 263, P.O. Box 163, Livingston, NJ 07039 or the Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter 194 Route 10 West, East Hanover, NJ 07936
