San Diego, CA- Marcia Metzger, shining star of Saratoga Springs and winner of the 1958 Saratoga High School Yaddo Medal, passed away on November 25.  Born November 19, 1940, she has gone on to the realm of Olam HaBa -The World To Come - joining her beloved parents, Robert and Gertrude Polacsek, her favorite aunt, Estelle Lefkowitz, and her brother Jack Polacsek.

Marcia is survived by Irving, her cherished husband of 62 years, her sons Michael and Jordan (Gloria) and her brother and sister-in-law, Allan and Carole Polacsek.

Born in Saratoga Springs, she once said, "To be born is a miracle, to be born in the United States and Saratoga is a miracle. To be born into the Polacsek family was a gift.

Marcia and Irving were one of those rare couples who could have a great relationship and also work together, for many years, in construction and real estate.

She loved bridge and achieved the status of a Life Master.

Marcia was active in many charitable causes, most notably the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, where she was a member of the Board of Directors, and the Endowment Board of Governors. Also, she was the first President of the NYS Women's Council of Realtors, and Past President of both Soroptimist International of Saratoga County and the Saratoga County Board of Realtors.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 1 PM at Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.  (Vaccinations are required to enter the building).  Burial will follow in the Jewish Community Center Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

The family will be sitting Shiva at the home of Allan and Carole Polacsek at 7pm on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday evening.

In lieu of flowers, please consider Chabad of Saratoga, the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, or Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866