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Bruce J. Daab, 85, of Brookfield, CT, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Maplewood of Stony Hill, Bethel. Mr. Daab was born in New York, NY to C. Charles and Charlotte (Nimphius) Daab. He attended Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York and was a resident of Brewster before relocating to Danbury and then to Brookfield in 1970.
He attended Western Connecticut University and graduated with a degree in Education. Mr. Daab was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran and a member of St. Joseph Church of Brookfield.
The owner of the former A-1 Service Center of Danbury, Mr. Daab enjoyed gardening, taking pride in his lawn, golfing and most especially NASCAR. He was both a fan of the NY Giants and New England Patriots.
Bruce is survived by 3 children, a daughter, Mary E. Doris (Kevin), his son, Michael Daab (Michelle), and his son Mark Daab. He had six grandchildren, Derek Pierson(Lisa), Anthony Doris (Elizabeth), Stephanie Doris (fiancée A.J. Singh), Kody Daab (Becky), Hunter Daab and Jordyn Daab as well as nine great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Daab was predeceased by a brother Charles Daab and by a sister, Lois D. Bowman.
Friends will be received in the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9 Granville Avenue, Danbury on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 4 PM to 7 PM.