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Arlene was born to Marguerite and Anthony Cirigliano in Philadelphia on December 1, 1941. She graduated from Bok Technical High School where she met her future husband, David Jordan. Arlene married her high School sweetheart on September 14, 1963. Arlene worked in the Corporate Offices of Lit Brothers Department Store and then as a typist for General Accident.
Arlene is predeceased by her parents Marguerite and Anthony Cirigliano, her husband David Jordan and great- granddaughter Stella Van Atter.
Arlene was the beloved mother to her children: Patricia Van Atter (the late David), David (Donna)and Kenneth (Denea). Arlene is also survived by her sister Dorothea Williams (Louis) and brother Anthony Cirigliano Jr. (Karyn). Loving grandmother of David Van Atter, Jr. (Dawn), Tiffany Freas (Adam), Stephen (Krista), Alex Peidl IV, Cory, Zachary Van Atter (Lauren) and Casey Burley (Alex). Great grandmother to Marissa Van Atter, Rylee Freas, Hudson and Harper Van Atter, Alex Giffin and Milani Burley.
Arlene will be missed by family, friends and neighbors from Glendale Heights and Wesley Enhanced living.
Family and friends are invited to attend Arlene's viewing on Wednesday August 6th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 5 Fatima Drive, Secane. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment, Washington Crossing National Veterans Cemetery, Newtown, PA.
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July 24, 2025
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