James D Leake Jr.

February 7, 1955 - November 25, 2018

James D. Leake, Jr., 63, of North Hanover Twp., NJ passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 25th, 2018. Born in Jamestown, NY, he began his career at McDonalds working his way up to store manager of the Jamestown, Dunkirk and eventually Bradford, PA locations. It was here that his passion for the food service industry began. This led him to his 27 year career at Rutgers University where he very proudly managed all concessions for the Rutgers athletic department for many years. He was a loving father and grandfather and he took great pride in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, following the Yankees and going to country music concerts. He loved to travel and found himself drawn to the calm waves of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Son of the late Doris A. (Butts) and James D. Leake, Sr., he is survived by his children, Shannon McAndrew and husband Frank, Sarah McCarty and husband Andrew, Danielle Callan and husband Sean, Josh Leake and Jessie Leake; 5 grandchildren, Caleb and Carter McAndrew, Aidan, Eliana and Everett McCarty; 2 sisters, Karen Morgan and Polly Leake as well as one nephew. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8pm at the Murphy Funeral Home, 1863 Hamilton Ave., Hamilton, NJ.