Robert Joseph Bryda, 92 of Broad Brook, CT formerly of Brooksville, FL, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2022. Born in Plainville, CT on March 16, 1930, he was the son of the late Robert Martin Bryda and Rose Marie Kaczmarczyk. After high school Robert served honorably in the US Army as a Drill Sergeant during the Korean War, earning a Purple Heart and Silver Star medal for his bravery and sacrifice. He married the love of his life Jacqueline Marie Barkyoumb in Vernon, CT in 1955. As Past Commander for many years and a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 14 in Vernon, he continued to serve his community by implementing many events. senior dinners, kid’s Christmas parties, family events at Legion Field, just to name a few. He worked as a Machinist at Handee Springs Manufacturing in Hartford, CT for 40 years. He retired in 1995 to Brooksville, FL where he continued to work as Park Manager for Imperial Estates. He was an avid Yankees fan with a gruff personality, but was loving and caring and always willing to help those in need. A dedicated Veteran, loving father, Papa, and friend, he will be truly missed. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by 2 children, Cathy Ann Bryda and Alan Charles Bryda; as well as 2 sisters, Nancy Williams and Jean Denais. He leaves to cherish his memory his 4 children, Robert Joseph Bryda, Jr., Dorinda Marie French, Loretta Jane Bryda, and Terri Rose Wilcox; his sister, Joan (Peanut) Hull; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. His family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 16, from 5-7 PM at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels. A Service to commemorate his Military Service will take place at 6 PM. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. For online condolences, please visit www.leetestevens.com.