Bernard “Berny” Jayne, 69, of Naperville, IL, passed away on August 26, 2023 surrounded by his devoted family and loved ones. Berny was a kind and generous man with a heart that shined as bright as the sun. He lived a simple and cherished life and was loved by so many. He is survived by his children Kim (Dave), Josh (Dani) and Courtney (Omar), his siblings Marty (Sue), Greg (Linda), Peggy and Jerry, his grandchildren Addison, Jackson, Sean Patrick, Abraham and Irie, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty, his parents Marion and Martin, brothers Norman, Patrick, Billy and Terry, and many other beloved family and longtime friends.
Berny had a long career with UPS dedicating literal blood, sweat and tears for 35 years. He worked exceptionally hard to provide for his family and was highly regarded by his colleagues. In his free time, Berny loved playing golf and spending quality time with his grandkids. Those close to him will always remember his great love for music and cooking, and that tremendous accomplishment of hitting a hole in one!
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday November 19, 2023 at the Batavia Overseas UFW Post at 645 S. River St., Batavia, IL 60510 from 11am to 3pm. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bernard’s memory to a charitable organization of your choice.
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Berny was one of the most fun loving, caring, hysterical, thoughtful and pleasant person I had the pleasure to call my friend. I miss his contagious laugh and sharp comebacks and he was very quick witted. He always ended our conversation with a ‘ love ya brother’. I miss him deeply but knowing god is taking care of him now.
I love you guys.
I am so sorry for your loss. My family is very sad
about Bernie’s passing.
Berny was always someone you could count on to share a laugh with. He always had a quick and witty way with his words. Rest in Peace.
When I came in the feeder over 23 years ago. Bernie, (Elvis.) Befriended me. What I didn’t know was that friendship gave him all rights to joke about me, but God forbid anyone else did he stick up for me? One day I was called in the office because someone thought he went over the top on joking about me. They wanna know if I wanted to press charges. I said he’s my best friend. I think that answers your question. And then in Bernie style I remember him, saying, managements not that smart, so I had to explain to them, what I meant and said absolutely, NO!!! He was always very nice to people coming into Feeder, and gave him a helping hand anytime he could. He didn’t even care if you weren’t, Irish A treated everyone, the same love and respect and made them listen to all 20,000 of his long stories over and over again. Id like to say every time I was on the CB and I said a friend and I Elvis was quick to say the story it’s not true, because he has no friends —- he knew how to make people feel important. Love you Bernie will miss you, but always in my heart.
Miss you buddy
Love this story. Thanks so much for sharing!
Dear Family and Friends of Berny (Elvis) Jayne, please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences. I worked with Elvis for 25 years or so. If our paths crossed during our workday (or night) I knew I was in store for laughter and lighthearted bantering. I always looked forward to working a Tuesday thru Saturday bid because along with “Iguana”, “Mixer”, “John Boy” and others, Burny (Elvis) would be there to lighten the load and make the work week enjoyable. Burny was fun to be around. Going to a Cub game or sharing a round of golf. We hadn`t seen each other in a while, us being retired and all but I can still hear him asking me as he would go into retelling a story, “Hey Luggy, I told you this one before didn’t I”…. but he would have a way of making the story sound new. We enjoyed each others jokes and stories. We enjoyed each others friendship. I also remember if you needed to know the name of the band that played a particular song, especially from the 60`s, he had the correct answer. He would boast (sarcastically) that he was a “source for a plethora of useless information”. And then we`d laugh…
Bernie was one of a kind. Like so many others have said, he knew every song and its artist and he always had a joke for you. He never said a bad word about anyone. He will be greatly missed. Our sympathies to the entire Jayne family. We love you all.
Jayne Family – all of you –
I am Berny’s youngest cousin—his Aunt Winnie’s youngest daughter. Because I was so much younger than my cousins, I knew Berny as “one of the Jaynes”, someone who I saw at Grandma’s on Christmas Eve – whose school picture/graduation/wedding photo was on the refrigerator. It wasn’t until later in my life that he became a real person. He was the guy who couldn’t stop smiling, who wore the brown proudly, who ALWAYS had something nice to say about my parents. Living far away in Washington state doesn’t allow for many visits and when I was in town this past summer I missed my chance to connect and see Berny at the O’Neill picnic. I skipped it to spend time with my sisters – time I don’t regret, because time with my family feels so rare and precious. I’m sure that the time you all have spent in Berny’s company has felt just as precious. And those memories are the ones that help make the passing bearable. I’m so sorry for your (and all of our) loss.
Berny was a great guy. I’m glad I knew him.
So today, for some unknown reason I was thinking about Berny and thought I would look up his name and see if I can find him after all of these years. I am heartbroken to read of his passing. You see, Berny and I hung out together
while we were both at Schurz high school back in Chicago. We saw each other practically every day during and after school. We were good friends. In fact, my family, the Banach’s, were friends with the majority of the Jayne brothers because we all saw each other at Gurney’s or at Brands Park where we all played softball. And then suddenly, time got in the way, and we all married or went off in different directions and we lost touch with each other. I am profoundly sorry for that. I wish I would have kept in touch with Berny and his family. The last Jayne brother I saw was Terry, and that was at my own brothers wake some 5 years past now.
To all of Berny’s children and grandchildren, please know that he was the kindest, most generous man there was.
He was a man of principle and believer of hard work and sincere honesty, and I’m sure Berny also shared some of the best laughs you’ve ever had. I know I was grateful for those.
Berny, I am so sorry, and I will miss you tremendously.
Marty, I haven’t seen you either in ages since our days back in Chicago. I truly wish you and all of the rest of your family good health and good fortune.
Sincerely,
Tim and Gayle Banach