Dr. Gerald J. Margolis

DR. GERALD J. MARGOLIS, M.D.
Dr. Gerald J. Margolis, beloved husband of Dr. June Margolis, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Dr. Margolis was born and grew up in the Bronx, New York, the son of Max and Sophie Margolis. He was a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science and The University of Rochester College of Arts and Sciences where he was awarded a B.A. and a membership in Phi Beta Kappa. He attended medical school at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and completed post graduate training in psychiatry at the State University of New York Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York, where he was also a Chief Resident. He then served in the United State Air Force as Chief of Psychiatry with the rank of Captain for 2 years at Maxwell Airforce Base, the Air University Command. After his service he moved to Philadelphia and was appointed to the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. In 1967 he was Board Certified in Psychiatry by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. After completing psychoanalytic training in 1972, he was board certified in Psychoanalysis by The Board of Professional Standards of The American Psychoanalytic Association in 1975, and appointed Training and Supervising Analyst by the Board of Professional Standards of The American Psychoanalytic Association in 1987. He was promoted to Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania in 1985 and continued to contribute to the department until his death. Dr. Margolis published numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles, and contributed book chapters to several medical textbooks. He was a sought-after teacher and supervisor in the residency program at University of Pennsylvania and at The Institute of the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia.

The main focus of Dr. Margolis’ professional life was the private practice of psychiatry and psychoanalysis in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He opened his office in 1967 and practiced there for over 50 years. He was a highly regarded clinician known for his dedicated commitment to his patients.

He was an avid water skier, traveler and loved art and music. He was proudest of and most fulfilled by his relationship with his family. He is survived by his wife, Dr. June Margolis; sons Dr. David (Dr. Fay Wright), Dr. Peter (Jeannine), Steven (Sarah); stepdaughter Alisa Greenspan (Dr. Frank Soroka); and his 10 grandchildren, Allie, Austin, Ben, Hayden, Jake, Jenny, Jess, Josh, Sam Margolis and Lily Soroka.

Relatives and friends are invited Sunday, April 19, 2026, beginning 12:30 PM to PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc. 2001 Berlin Rd. Cherry Hill, NJ where funeral services will begin promptly at 1:00 PM. The funeral services will also be live streamed on Gerry’s memorial page at www.plattmemorial.com Burial will follow at Crescent Memorial Park in Pennsauken, NJ.

Contributions in Dr. Margolis’ memory may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, www.themmrf.org