KAYES - Bernard C. Jr., Of Buffalo, NY, February 23, 2022, at age 73. Beloved husband of Diana (Muscoreil); loving father of Jennifer (Tom) King and Stephen Kayes; devoted grandfather of Mackenzie and Casey King and Lucy Kayes; dear brother of Michael (Katherine) and James (Lisa) Kayes and the late Richard Van Ness; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. There are no prior visitations. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Assumption Church, 435 Amherst St. Monday at 10:00AM. Please assemble at Church. Entombment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Bernard was retired from E.C.M.C., after a lifetime of devoted service. Donations to Hospice Buffalo are preferred. Please share online condolences @ www.KOLANOFUNERALHOME.com