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Jay Michael Leffler

Wyckoff - Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2019 at the age of 64. Born in Yonkers, NY to Joseph and Rose (nee Babak) Leffler, Jay attended and graduated from Yonkers schools and had a successful career as a GIA certified gemologist working in New York's Diamond District.

Jay lived in Wyckoff, NJ for 30 years and is survived by his devoted wife Sandi and loving daughters, Amanda and Sara, sisters Leslie and Nancy and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins who loved him and will miss him.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Jan. 11, 2019.

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Lorraine Kelly

January 8, 2026

Rest in peace my dear friend, 7 years in heaven and taken too soon. Will always remember you. Sincerely Lorraine.

Lorraine Kelly

January 6, 2025

Jay was not only a friend but also godfather to my deceased son Mark. He was a very kind man, who has been gone 6 yrs now and I hope he's at peace and his family also. Jay will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Lorraine kelly

December 26, 2022

So sorry for ur loss Sandy. I've recently lost Jay's God child Mark and Kevin. I live in nj now but please accept my condolences. Trying to get in touch with u if possible. Sincerely Lorraine Kelly

Judith Juback Griffin

January 5, 2022

Your family is always in my prayers

Judith Juback Griffin

January 6, 2020

It was wonderful growing up on Caroline Avenue with the Leffler family

Joan Ann Gasparre

January 11, 2019

Dear Sandy,

My sincere condolences to you and your daughters. We had some good times in Jersey with you and Jay.
Great Memories. Keeping you in my prayers.

Joan Ann & Lou Gasparre

Thomas Zemba

January 11, 2019

Your smile actually makes me hear your laugh againYou will be missed by many.My sincere sympathy to your family.Your gone much too soon.

thomas zemba

January 11, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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