Harold Sidney Resnick

Harold S. Resnick, 72, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2016 with his loving wife and family by his side. Harold (Hal) was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 29, 1944 to Alexander and Ruth (Resnick) Siegel. He grew up in Brooklyn, attended CCNY for his Bachelor’s Degree, and received both his Master’s and Doctoral Degrees from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Hal lived for many years in Massachusetts where he was a professor at Boston University. While in Massachusetts he was active in his local Masonic Lodge, eventually becoming a Master Mason and President of Perfection Lodge in Framingham, MA. Hal began his consulting career at Raytheon Data Systems before building his own professional consulting firm, Work Systems Associates, in 1980.

Hal and his wife, Barbara, relocated to Florida in 2000 and had resided in the Jacksonville area for the last 16 years. While continuing his consulting work, Hal served on the Board of Directors for Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) for several years, as well as on their Executive Committee, and was just installed as the new President of the Board this past June. Additionally, Hal served on the Board of Directors of the Jacksonville Jewish Federation for many years, and was their immediate past president. Hal was also an active member of Congregation Ahavath Chesed, his Reform Synagogue in Jacksonville for the past 16 years, serving on their board as well. Hal and his wife were also Associate Members of Temple Etz Chaim, the Orthodox Synagogue in Jacksonville. He has been a great source of inspiration and support to the many friends, family members, clients, and community organizations he served. Hal so selflessly donated his time and treasure, and cared passionately about elevating others in their own pursuits.

Hal was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Ruth (Resnick) Siegel, and his stepfather, Sol Siegel. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Barbara Resnick; and his brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Ruth Resnick of East Northport, NY. He leaves behind his children, Amy and Eric Raboin of Lunenburg, MA, Richard Resnick and Molly Flueckiger of Arlington, MA, Meghan and Martin Wright of Belmont, MA, and Matthew and Amanda Lane of Jacksonville, FL; and his nephew, Brendan and Michelle Hourihan of Denver, CO. He also leaves behind 12 beloved grandchildren.

Burial will be held on Friday, September 9th at 1:00pm in Farmingdale, New York. A memorial service will take place on Monday, September 12th at 10:00am at Congregation Ahavath Chesed in Jacksonville, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to Jewish Family and Community Services, Jacksonville Jewish Federation, or Congregation Ahavath Chesed.

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