Jodi R. Margolies Obituary (1968 - 2016)

Jodi Rochelle Margolies, age 48, passed away on July 31, 2016 in Columbus. Preceded in death by her sister, Debra Spatt, she is survived by her husband of 19 years, Mark Margolies; daughter, Samantha “Sami”; parents, Seymour and MaryAnn Spatt; sisters, Sharon Spatt, Elaine (Paco) Spatt- Bataller and Shelley Spatt, and a brother-in-law, Todd Margolies and mother-in-law, Freda Margolies. Also survived by uncles and aunts, Bernie (Beverly) Melmed and Jack (Valerie) Melmed. She leaves many friends and special dear friend Sandy DeJesus. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, August 2nd at Temple Israel, 5419 E. Broad St., with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Temple Israel Section. Shiva will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6-9 pm at the Margolies’ home. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Zusman Hospice, 1151 College Ave., Columbus 43209, or The James Cancer Hospital, 660 Ackerman Rd., PO Box 183112, Columbus 43218 (reference #311842 on the donation to specify Melanoma research) in her memory.