Daniel Brown, 37, of Rumson passed away Sept. 18, 2024. He was dearly loved and will be dearly missed.
Daniel was born Nov. 9, 1986, to Douglas Brown and Kathleen Buckman. He grew up in Rumson where he played soccer and enjoyed an active childhood. He went on to attend Red Bank Catholic High School but would eventually graduate from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in 2005. Daniel loved listening to music, with classic rock being his favorite genre. Daniel’s love of sports was a constant in his life and he loved keeping up with the New Jersey Devils and the New York Yankees.
He had a deep love for his family and his pet cats and especially loved being an uncle to his nieces and nephews whom he absolutely adored. He enjoyed going out to dinner with family and friends and traveling, with Wildwood and the Bahamas being among his favorite destinations.
He is survived by his beloved parents, Douglas and Kathleen; his brother Josh (Carla); his sister Jillian (Justin); and his aunts and uncles, John (Susan) Buckman, Laurie (George) Melissinos, Barbara (Larry) Hafner, and Constance (Jim) Pryor. He is also survived by his dearest nieces and nephews, Jacob and Ryan Brown and Olivia and Ava Gjokaj, as well as many cousins.
Visitation for Daniel was held Sept. 23 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. A funeral Mass was held Sept. 24 at Holy Cross Church in Rumson. Interment will be privately held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Daniel’s name to Lunch Break at lunchbreak.org or JBJ Soul Kitchen at jbjsoulkitchen.org.
Daniel’s family would like everyone to remember and take heed of these words of wisdom: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”
Memories and condolences may be shared at johnedayfuneralhome.com.
The article originally appeared in the September 26 – October 2, 2024 print edition of The Two River Times.
