A life insuring lives: Jim Kageleiry retiring after a lifetime in the life insurance business [Foster’s Daily Democrat, Dover, N.H.]
By Ron Cole, Foster's Daily Democrat, Dover, N.H. | |
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Some 62 years ago Kageleiry opened his office in
Although he is retiring from his day-to-day business, the community can be assured that one of its most respected members will still be involved. Kageleiry had a philosophy which held him in good stead throughout the years, "believe in what you tell people, when you believe, it makes you work harder."
Kageleiry, born in his beloved
"Jim is a wonderful guy, he has been a tremendous help to us here at the hospital for over 30 years," said
Settling in
Located on the corner of Washington and Locust, just a block away from what was then
Though his school years, Jim helped tend the family store and interacted with many Doverites, developing relationships that would last a lifetime, including one with a young girl named
Describing his first foray into public service, Kageleiry explained -- "we eighth graders at the
Graduating in 1942, and liking the uniforms of the
Returning from the service, Jim entered UNH graduating with a degree in economics and business. "I had heard about the value of life insurance economically to people and it made sense to me.
"I had seen a
Fate put him in the position in 1950 of being offered a sales representative job with that very same
Through the ensuing years, Jim became a successful businessman, garnering many awards from
"I have always tried to give back to my home town," said Kageliery. "as my business prospered and my family grew, it became more and more important to give back.
Give back
In 2001, Jim celebrated fifty years in business in
One of his most telling achievements was in 1979 when he was named
Local attorney
Jim's helping someone out is personified by an experience
Jim's son Paul, who followed his father into business with
Jim's son
There are perhaps two people that can tell you about a man. One is his wife, and the other his secretary.
The soft spoken Fran describes her husband as follows. "Jim doesn't have a middle name, but if he did, it would be integrity."
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