Phillip Resnick

Phillip S. Resnick, 63, passed away Feb. 18, 2008, surrounded at home by his loving family and friends. Phil was a lifelong resident of the Twin Cities. He was an accomplished and respected criminal defense attorney, a past president and board member of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He was honored for many years as one of the “Best Lawyers in America.” He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Kandy) Juster-Resnick; daughter, Allison; son, David; stepdaughters Briana and Lauren Juster and Lauren’s fiancé, Luis Cunha; beloved mother, Rae Resnick; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara & John Anfinsen and nephew, Jason, and many close friends. Our special thanks go to the staff at the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Clinic, who became “our weekly social outing,” for their kindness and levity in difficult times; to the staff of Fairview Hospice; to Dr. Murad of North Memorial Cardiac Clinic, who gave us many more months together, for his dedicated work and amazing bedside manner; to management, staff and friends at United Healthcare (UHT) for their support, compassion, nurture and nourishment. Many thanks to Reid Goldetsky for constant help and support, and our deepest thanks to Phil’s friends Randy Segal, Ron Rosenbaum and Ronnie Weisman, whose love, unending humor and support brought Phil so much peace and made his last months a time to cherish. The funeral will be at 1 PM WEDNESDAY, Feb. 20, at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. S., Minneapolis.Donations in memoriam can be made to the Innocence Project of Minnesota, 1536 Hewitt Ave. Suite D2205, St. Paul, MN 55104. Shiva 7 PM Wed. and Thurs at 135 King Creek Road, Golden Valley.