Spring Issue

JIM LEFFLER
A transplant from Parsippany, this Mount Arlington resident has lived in
his small, rustic home overlooking Lake Hopatcong for 20 years. But, he
has 50 great years of lake memories. It’s where he learned to boat, sail and
water ski; where he spent summers visiting Bertrand Island Amusement
Park; and where he enjoyed dinners at The Windlass.
LOCAL
VOICES
HOW DO YOU EARN A LIVING?
I am a realtor with RE/MAX House Values in Landing. I’ve had a
passion for real estate since I was a kid and to be able to merge
that with my passion and knowledge of Lake Hopatcong creates
a perfect combination. I even have a view of the lake from the
office.
WHAT’S THE CRAZIEST/MOST UNUSUAL JOB YOU’VE EVER
HAD?
Certainly not crazy, but perhaps unusual. I worked in the check
encoding department where we would ensure the balancing of
banking transactions. I can better describe the position as “I used
to put the little numbers on the bottom of the checks!”
WHO MAKES UP YOUR FAMILY?
My awesome mom Joan, my two sisters, one niece and one
nephew. Of course there, is Michael, my better half, who believes
in me, boosts my confidence daily and has shown me so much
more of what life has to offer.
ANY HOBBIES?
I love working in the yard and maintaining the grounds here at
home. I do some various woodworking projects, but recently
built a really cool potting shed/greenhouse which I’m proud of. I
also like to collect old things, including antique toys and antique
fishing lures. Of course, I can’t leave out boating!
DO YOU VOLUNTEER?
I currently serve on the board of trustees for the Lake
Hopatcong Foundation and I’m also a part of their Development
Committee and on the committee for the annual LHF Gala.
IS THERE ANYTHING MOST PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED
TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?
A lot of people do not know that I’m a cancer survivor. Two
years ago, at 51, I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of
prostate cancer. Fortunately, I had an excellent surgeon and I
follow up regularly. I cannot express enough the importance of
yearly physical exams and following through with recommended
testing. It could save your life...it saved mine!
I AM
local I AM engaged I AM involved
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