Jeffrey M. Jayson passed away June 13th, 2023 at his home in Rochester, NY. Jeffrey was 59 years old.
To sum up Jeff’s life in only a few paragraphs would be an impossible task – but one we’re still willing to try. Jeffrey Jayson was born to Joseph and Judith Jayson in Buffalo, NY on the bright and sunny day of September 23rd. His favorite hobbies as a child were playing chess, collecting comic books and antique coins. He had a fantastic ability to catch wild rabbits and fish with his bare hands. Jeff was known for his thriving candy business at the Nichols School throughout his academic years and was adored by select teachers.
After graduating from Canterbury School in New Milford, CT, he attended Indiana University for four years. Then he graduated from Catholic University in Washington D.C. where he received his law degree.
Jeff lived in Buffalo, NY but loved to travel the world. When pressed to pick a favorite destination, Jeff would typically respond with, “Thailand”.
Jeff met his wife Merle in Amherst, NY, and was married at St. Louis Church in Buffalo, NY on September 4th, 1999.
Jeff is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Judth and is survived by his wife Merle, daughter Jordana and his siblings Jonathan (Jessica) Jayson, Jennifer (Jason) Dunsby and his favorite cousin Thaddeus Stypowany III. In Jeffrey’s memory contributions can be made to Wilmot Cancer Institute – University of Rochester Medical Center Cancer Institute