John Austin “Jay” Sayles, Jr.
John Austin “Jay” Sayles, Jr.; age 61; of Downers Grove. Beloved husband of Therese Sayles. Loving brother of Norma (Jim) Schnabel & Donna (Rob) Schmidt. Proud uncle of Amanda & Kyle (Jamie) Schnabel and Chelsey & Isabella Schmidt. Dear great-uncle of Finnegan, Brooklyn, Brynn & Macintyre. Preceded in death by his parents, John Austin Sayles, Sr. & Sandra Jean (nee Hyne); infant sister, Joanne Sayles; and aunt, Mary (the late Lawrence) Blaida.
Jay was a dedicated 38-year employee at UOP, McCook. He will be remembered for his positive outlook. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him.
Family and friends are invited to a 3:00pm Memorial Service on Monday, December 19th at First Congregational Church of LaGrange, 100 6th Ave., LaGrange. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice benefitting animals and animal care.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708-352-6500.
Jay and Therese where the best neighbors anyone
could ask for. When we were packing to move to Florida they helped pack the house and the Uhall truck. Then drove it to Florida for us. We are more
Than thankful . Jay always did things for us . He will be missed. He never would let us do anything for him he had a heart of Gold..
I am sorry to hear this. Jay was a friend I worked with for years. I’ll miss him
Terry,
I am so sorry for your loss! Count on my prayer.
Sr. Elizabeth
Jay was taken too soon. I worked with him at UOP and will always remember his sense of humor. You are in our prayers during this difficult time.
Jay and I became friends over the 30+ yrs we worked together at UOP. Jay was great to work with, and a gentleman at heart.
We are going to miss you Soupy thanks for all the good times.
Dear Therese,
We feel your sadness deeply, so please know that our caring thoughts are with you in every gesture of support and care.
Please let us know how we can help. Jay was a great person and co-worker and will truly be missed. Our love and support.
With our deepest sympathy,
Love, Jim & Cathy Stalioraitis
Therese,
We send our love and prayers to you upon hearing of Jay’s passing. We have especially fond memories of the great times we had, out and about with the old “A Shift” gang. Our hearts go out to you and your family, as well as our UOP family, past and present. We certainly all will miss him.
Bob and Cheryl Obuchowski
I have fond memories of Jay. One of the best I have ever worked with. Jays laugh and smile were contagious. RIP Jay.
Grateful to have had Jay as a co-worker and friend for 30 years. I only wish he could have been with us much longer. It was a privilege to serve as his “OS” on B-shift and have Therese as a friend as well.
I worked with Jay for almost 6 years at UOP. He was one of the best supervisors I’ve ever had. I’m heartbroken to hear of his passing and will always remember him as one of the good guys. So sorry Therese! Sending all the loves and biggest of hugs from the Cremer’s