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Obituary: Jayan 'Jay' Kulmacz Bryan, 25, Of Middletown

Jayan, a legendary queen who touched hearts, minds and souls everywhere, worked at The Village for Children & Families Hartford.

MIDDLETOWN, CT - (From Biega Funeral Home): With weighted hearts, tear filled eyes, we have to let the world know: our Queen, Jayan "Jay" Aingelic Kulmacz Bryan, began her heavenly venture, after a very sudden and totally unexpected end to her worldly journey in the early morning hours of Saturday February 20,2021, she was called to don her halo, begin her task as an angel.

Over her 25 years, 3 days, unintentionally created a flowing ripple of boundless love, support, encouragement, always lending her wisdom, the gift of her presences, over the short lifetime her ripple formed a wave.

Jayan was most loved and is missed by: her parents Kristin Kulmacz, Keith Bryan, siblings Joirre Kulmacz, Sadeshia Bryan.

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Family members: gramgram Jessie Kulmacz, Auntie Ann & "uncle Shep" Sheppard, Uncle Albert (Rosa) Bryan, Uncle Doug Auntie Sharon Kulmacz, Titi Racheal Palermo (Joshee, K), Big Derren (Angie) Sheppard, Godfather Uncle Marc Austin.

Jayan was met at the pearly gates by: Granddaddies Charle "Sad" Bryan, John S Kulmacz, Joe Esposito, grandmother Callie "Mother" Bryan, Aunt Delores Bryan, Godmother Denise Austin, near & dear cousin Rashad Spann. Extensive family from Maine to Georgia.

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A host of friends throughout the country.

Jayan studied at Farm Hill, Thomas Edison, SMSA, UConn Early Monitor Program, SCSU.

Jayan happily worked at The Village for Children & Families Hartford, CT, CRI.

A legendary Queen who touched hearts, minds & souls anywhere, everywhere.

A true lifelong learner, who loved freely, kept it real always, laughed often.

A published author of story& poetry, recorded vocalized, clothing/sneaker designer, starving artist. Never weary or hesitant to embark on her next adventure, or shenanigan.

All ways lived her live to the fullest.

Come celebrate our Princess Friday February 26, 2021 at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, visiting hours from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by a memorial service and sharing of memories from 6 to 7 p.m.

Bring a note card with how y'all met, and a memory. Masks are mandatory. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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