Funeral services were held Nov. 22 for James L. Bryant, Jr. He passed away Nov. 17. He was employed with the Jersey City Fire Dept. and was a chef at Al’s Diner in Jersey City. He was the companion of Yvonne Kelly; father of James L. Bryant, III, Deon Graham, Eugene Kelly, Taisha Shorter, and Rachel Vaughn; son of Harriet and the late James L. Bryant, Sr.; brother of Patricia C. and Karin M. Bryant and Sherine Robinson; grandfather of 18; and also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Services arranged by the Watson Mortuary Service, Jersey City.