In Memory

Jay I. Bernstein

Jay I. Bernstein

Penfield, NY:  February 7, 2021

Jay I. Bernstein passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on February 7, 2021 at the age of 66. He was predeceased by his father, Paul Bernstein. He is survived by his mother, Irma Bernstein; sister, Lisa Hum; his two adored nieces, Julia & Eleni; and former wife, Marsha Bernstein.

After graduating from Pittsford Sutherland in 1972, Jay went on to Emerson College earning his B.S. in Speech and Audiology in 1976. Jay was a stamp and coin collector, an avid sports fan, and a train and music enthusiast. He was a voracious consumer of crossword puzzles and loved to read books on the history of the British Isles. He was known for his kind and gentle ways. Jay was a member of the Baha'i Faith.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 10 in All Seasons Chapel at White Haven Memorial Park. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association (160 Allens Creek Rd., Roc. NY 14618) in Jay's memory.

Jay I. Bernstein photo

Published in the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle on February 8, 2021.