James L. Van Leuvan, 68, of Clifton, passed away on December 21, 2021. Born and raised in Boiceville, NY, Jim has been a resident of New Jersey since 1978. For over 20 years, Jim worked in counter sales for various plumbing supply companies, retiring from Ferguson Plumbing Supply, Parsippany in 2020.

An Elk for 21 years, Jim was initiated as a Member of Clifton Elks Lodge No.1569 on February 24, 2000. He served three terms as Exalted Ruler, was honored twice as Elk of the Year, served as a Lodge Trustee, and a Co-Chairperson for the House Committee. He also served at North Jersey Elks Developmental Disability Agency (NJEDDA) on the Board of Trustees as a Past President and Member. Jim very much enjoyed volunteering for Clifton Veterans Avenue of Flags and loved trips to the casinos, where he won numerous times on video poker.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Jo Ann (Ligus), of 37 years, his loving children Kristie (husband, Peter) Van Meerbeke, Melissa Van Leuvan, Eric (wife, Rachel) Van Leuvan and adoring grandchildren Amber, Courtney, Alexis, Kayla, Luke, Masen, Braedyn, Bentley, Cameron and great-grandson Dominic.  He is also survived by a son James Van Leuvan, wife Lisa and their two children, Jeremy and Sierra. He was a dear brother of Willie Van Leuvan, Margaret Lewis, and the late Tina Marie, Robert, Garry, Steven, Tom, Nathan and Ella Mary. Jim is loved and survived by a large extended family and in-laws, who will all miss him dearly.  He was also preceded in death by a newborn son.

Visiting will be Sunday 3-7 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Service Monday 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. In lieu of flowers, donations made to GoFundMe https://gofund.me/da45b75f , established to help with medical expenses, would be greatly appreciated.