Jonathan Andrew Berzan
August 6, 1956 ~ May 25, 2014
On May 25, 2014 Jonathan Berzan died at Inova Fairfax Hospital while he waited for a re-transplant of the donor heart he received on May 10. Unfortunately the donor heart never became viable and functioning and time ran out waiting for a replacement. Born with a congenital heart disease that became progressively worse over time, Jonathan enjoyed sports, was an avid reader, loved traveling and experiencing cultures around the world, relaxing on the beach and spending time with friends and family.
Jonathan earned his undergraduate degree at the State University of New York at Oneonta and an MBA in Finance at the George Washington University. Jonathan was employed by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) in the finance department for 25 years and most recently held a finance position with The Nature Conservancy.
Jonathan's wife Jane and his brother Jeff invite you to join them in a celebration of Jonathan's life on June 14, at 2 pm at Money & King Funeral Home. The memorial service will be followed by an informal reception and buffet dinner at Jane & Jonathan's home in Falls Church, VA.
Respecting Jonathan's preference as an overall casual person, attire for the service and reception is summertime casual/comfortable.
For out of town guests needing hotel accommodations, we recommend the following:
Staybridge SuitesMcLean, VA conveniently located in between the funeral home and Jane & Jonathan's home.
Westin Tyson's Corner
http://www.westintysonscornerhotel.com/
Tyson's Corner Marriott
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wastc-tysons-corner-marriott/
The Westin and Marriott are both within 3 miles of the Berzan's home.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Jonathan are encouraged to consider Donate Life America at http://donatelife.net/give-to-dla/ or by downloading a contribution form at the above web address and mailing to: Donate Life America, 701 E. Byrd Street, 16th Floor Richmond, VA 23219.
We look forward to you joining us to celebrate Jonathan's life and to enjoy an afternoon together.
Sincerely,
Jane
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Jonathan earned his undergraduate degree at the State University of New York at Oneonta and an MBA in Finance at the George Washington University. Jonathan was employed by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) in the finance department for 25 years and most recently held a finance position with The Nature Conservancy.
Jonathan's wife Jane and his brother Jeff invite you to join them in a celebration of Jonathan's life on June 14, at 2 pm at Money & King Funeral Home. The memorial service will be followed by an informal reception and buffet dinner at Jane & Jonathan's home in Falls Church, VA.
Respecting Jonathan's preference as an overall casual person, attire for the service and reception is summertime casual/comfortable.
For out of town guests needing hotel accommodations, we recommend the following:
Staybridge SuitesMcLean, VA conveniently located in between the funeral home and Jane & Jonathan's home.
Westin Tyson's Corner
http://www.westintysonscornerhotel.com/
Tyson's Corner Marriott
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wastc-tysons-corner-marriott/
The Westin and Marriott are both within 3 miles of the Berzan's home.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Jonathan are encouraged to consider Donate Life America at http://donatelife.net/give-to-dla/ or by downloading a contribution form at the above web address and mailing to: Donate Life America, 701 E. Byrd Street, 16th Floor Richmond, VA 23219.
We look forward to you joining us to celebrate Jonathan's life and to enjoy an afternoon together.
Sincerely,
Jane
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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We miss Jonathan terribly and will for a long time. He was way too young to have gone through what he faced the last two weeks of his life. We will always remember his courage but most importantly his smile every time he greeted us … plain and simple, he was a “good guy.” Our thoughts and love are with Jane and Jeff.
In the words of Maya Angelou “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Jonathan made everyone feel special. He was a warm gentle person who always made you feel comfortable and relaxed. We will miss him greatly with his NY sense of humor. Our hearts go out to Jane and Jeff at this time of loss.
Jane – Jonathan helped make you who you are, which is fabulous, and so he lives on in you and all you do. May God bless you through this time of sadness and grief.
Dear Jane and Family: My deepest condolences to you for the loss of Jonathan. I hope you will find comfort and that your sorrow will pass over time and that you will be comforted with joyous memories. I am sorry I did not get to meet him but I can imagine him as a very brave and strong man! All of my best during this tough time. Senny Boone
Jane, So stalwart, resolute and determined to get better and get on with the business of living, Jonathan’s courage was phenomenal! We were just putting the baseball plan into action – go METS! I will have a beer for you! Jonathan, a true gentleman, you will be sorely missed. I loved having you as my dear friend.
Ive known Jon since college. He will be so missed for his class straight forwardness and decency. He was always a great friend who one could count on.There arent many people who come along and touch you like Jon. We are all better people for knowing him . He will be deeply missed by all those who came in contact with him.
Jonathan was a kind person with a great sense of humor. I enjoyed working with him. He made a great impression with folks at TNC in the short time he was there. He will be missed.
I spent about the last 15 years working with Jonathan at HHMI and will always remember him for his calm demeanor and level-headed approach to issues that arose. Deeply saddened by the news of his passing, I hope that memories of him help his family cope during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are for peace and rest during this time of grieving. Mark Rhode
I remember Jonathan well, as I helped to “onboard” him to his new position with TNC. He was a very gentle, private person. I was very fortunate to see him prior to his transplant. He was looking forward to coming back to work at The Nature Conservancy upon his recovery. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Best, Chris
Dear Jane, My thoughts and prayer are with you during this difficult time. Know that Jonathan is resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior and he is smiling down on us. I will always remember is gentle smile at HHMI. Deepest Sympathy,
Jane, We are so sorry for your loss.Hoping these words of caring thoughts express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sallee
I first met Jonathan when visiting DC in 1979 when deciding where to attend law school. During the 1980’s JB was part of our circle of friends who would routinely be present at various parties in the Arlington VA area. Norma Jean and I were unaware that JB had any serious health issues until recently. JB was always upbeat and interesting to talk to. JB we will miss you!! Stuart and Norma Jean
Jane and Family, A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds. Please accept my condolences, Jonathan will not be forgotten.
Jane, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to strengthen and bless you. Malene
Jane, We are so sorry for your loss. Jonathan was a special guy, who will not be forgotten.
Dear Jane: I was saddened to hear of Jonathan’s passing. He was my co-worker and friend at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for over 15 years. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May God grant you peace and comfort. Alva Harris
Dear Jane, Please accept my sincere condolences over Jonathan’s passing. I was so saddened to hear the news. As you know, we were the very best friends in High School and College. We shared an incredible summer together in 1974 traveling throughout Israel and Europe. The laughs were many, the bonds of our friendship strong, and my feelings will always be wonderful ones, for having such a good friend. My heart goes out to you and your family. Sincerely, Louis Hochberg
Dear Jane, I just found out about Jon’s passing today. I am shocked and very saddened. We go back to high school and college together. We had some great times together and I cherish our friendship and the memories. While we lost touch in later years, I have thought about Jon many times over the years. I learned a lot from Jon, from traveling, The Grateful Dead, VW bugs, to the stock market. He will be missed. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Eric Weinstein