Arlene Margasak Burgis, of Park Ridge, N.J., passed away Dec. 2, 2021, at her home with her husband and children by her side. She was born January 13, 1951, in Philadelphia, PA to Rosalind and Sidney Margasak. Arlene was passionate about her career as a special education kindergarten teacher in Englewood, N.J. She taught education for 25 years teaching kids how to read and write. She also achieved a master’s degree in education. She had many friends and is loved by many. She enjoyed her family, friendships, shopping, travel, the shore, reading, painting, movies, music, her cats and rooting for the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles. She is survived by her husband of nearly 10 wonderful years, Charles Davis; her children, Jordan, and Alison Burgis; her stepchildren: Ariel, Danielle and Corey Davis, and her brother, Larry Margasak. A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday at Beth El Cemetery, 735 Forest Ave., Paramus, N.J. 07652.
