Wayne Batavia

1954 - 2024

Wayne Batavia
08/31/1954 - 03/27/2024
Wayne Ellis Batavia was born August 31, 1954, and passed away on March 27, 2024. He was the youngest child of George and Katherine Batavia, survived by his wife of 42 years, Melissa, and older siblings Leslie (Stan) DeLugach and Clyde (Gail) Batavia. A lifelong Bay Area resident, Wayne attended Skyline High School where he was Student Body President, then University of California Berkeley where he majored in Business with a concentration in Real Estate. His one year away from the Golden State he spent at University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned his Masters of Science in Real Estate, and soon returned with his beloved dog, Shade. His career spanned 30 years as a Real Estate Developer and Consultant that brought him a great sense of accomplishment and joy.
Wayne met his wife Melissa "Missy" Kane on a blind date and they remained married from 1981 until his passing. They had two children, Julia and Margaret (Colleen), with whom Wayne enjoyed spending as much time as possible: whether walking the dog, playing sports, watching movies, going camping, or eating dinner together every night after he got home from work. Wayne loved his family, and spending time with them was his greatest passion.
Over the years, Wayne enjoyed being and doing many things: an active member at Temple Sinai, Oakland, and the greater Jewish community, a member of two wine tasting groups, a softball player as well as coach, avid skier, cyclist, proud Porsche driver, but above all, a steadfast friend to the many people who loved him, and whom he loved in return.
A private service has been held and the family requests, in honor of Wayne's memory with a nod to his death brought on by his long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, that donations be made to the Brain Support Network for the advancement of research in brain diseases. The website is www.brainsupportnetwork.org.