Jeffrey LeRose

Jeffrey William LeRose (Jeff),80, passed away at home on June 27, 2024 in Cary, NC. He was the son of the late John and Martha (Habegger) LeRose. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Joanne (Yannell) LeRose. He is also survived by children Jennifer Boyle (Jim Boyle) Judie LeRose Butler and Janine LeRose as well as 6 grandchildren: Kayla, Kaitlin, Evan, Logan, Liam and Taylor.
Jeff grew up in Moonachie NJ and graduated from Ridgewood High School, he then went on to receive a BA in Education from Jersey City State College in 1966. Jeff always had a heart for business and that was his life’s work. He held several positions at the Director and Vice President level at companies including Sea Land and CSX and held key technical positions in IT and software development. This also included entrepreneurship. In his twenties he dabbled in record producing and directing. He also was an avid numismatist, eventually owning and operating his own coin business. He was eventually so successful in his software career to have his own company Research Triangle Consultants and won many awards including the INC 500 and the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. Most recently he was Chairman and President of the National Association of Corporate Directors (RTP), on the committee of RTP capital and Chairman of the Board of BLDG-25.
Jeff was a friendly face around the Cary area and loved to frequent locally owned restaurants and get to know everyone. He was also a true Carolina Hurricanes fan. He was a founding season ticket holder and loved to take his family and friends to the games whenever he could. Jeff’s family would like to thank everyone for the love and support that has been shown to us. A memorial will be planned for a later date.