Jules Resnick

Jules Resnick passed peacefully on September 20, 2025, just weeks after celebrating his 99th birthday with family and friends. He was born on September 7, 1926, and raised in Trenton, New Jersey. It was here with his father Bernard and mother Anna, where strong Jewish values and traditions were instilled to be a part of his life. He met the love of his life, Anita Bloom at the end of high school and they were married for almost 60 years.

Two weeks after graduating high school, Jules joined the United States Army (1944-1946) and served in the Philippines during World War II. Jules could often be seen wearing his WWII Veteran cap, and he was very proud of his service. He was a member of the Jewish War Veterans, The American Legion, and the Disabled War Veterans. He was honored for his military service by the (AUSA), Association of the United States Army.

Jules was an electrician by trade and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 269 in Trenton. He was also a member of the Free and Accepted Masons.

After starting a family, he moved to Ocean Township, where he opened many businesses on the Asbury boardwalk that spanned over four decades, including the Maxwell House Coffee Shop, Casino Coffee Shop, Country Kitchen Fudge and Peanut Shop, and the Convention Hall Coffee Shop. Throughout this time, Jules hired many teens from the local neighborhoods, in addition to family members, to work through the summer on the boardwalk, and he bestowed on them his strong work ethic. Many would come back and thank him for being a great boss and role model, fondly recalling their days on the boardwalk, working for The Boss, Mr. Resnick. Jules was past President of the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce. He was known for his stories about the Asbury Park boardwalk life, including his varied adventures with his uncle Zimel Resnick, a staunch supporter of the state of Israel.

After retiring from the electrical union and the boardwalk business, he started a part time job at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Funeral Chapel in Ocean Township. It was a job that spanned into a 35-year 3rd career. He was very honored to be able to help people through their difficult time of loss.

Throughout his life in Ocean Township, Jules was active in the local Jewish community. He was a member of the Jewish War Veterans. He served as a board member of Temple Beth Torah in Ocean Township, was active in the expansion project of the building, and served as Temple Beth Torah President. It was here that he and his wife formed strong, lifelong friendships and bonds, both within the congregational setting and socially. After the merger between Temple Beth Torah and Temple Beth El, he was often called upon as an advisor to the formation of the new congregation Torat-El. For almost 30 years, he attended morning minyan and was part of a group called the Morning Minionares, where again, he formed strong bonds of friendship.

Jules was proud to be the patriarch of his family, opening his home to extended family and friends, and leading memorable Seders. Sharing values and traditions, which are treasured memories by all. He was also proud to be independent up to the age of 98, even driving his own car and living on his own to that time. He could often be seen walking the Ocean Grove boardwalk, where he was interviewed for a news story by NJ Channel 12 news in honor of Memorial Day. At the age of 98, he was honored to be the Veteran of the Day at Yankee stadium, standing to sing “God Bless America “.

Jules is predeceased by his father Bernard, his mother Anna, his loving wife Anita (Bloom), his sister Deeva Solove, mother-in-law Rae (Bloom), and Jack Lapides, his cousin who was also like a second son. Surviving are his children Steve Resnick (Diane), Karyn Raby (William), and grandchildren Rachel Mullooly (Tim), David Resnick, Sarah Fineman (Alexi), Rayanna Raby, (Armone), Harrison Raby (Clara) and two great grandchildren, Arianna and Hannah. He is also predeceased by Lois Barret, his dear friend and companion during the last 12 years of his life.

May his memory be a blessing and may the lessons of his life that he shared continue to guide us.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 25th, at 11AM at Congregation Torat El, 301 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ. Burial to follow at Agudath Achim Cemetery, West Bangs Avenue, Neptune, NJ.

Shiva will be held at the home of Steve and Diane Resnick, 79 Foxwood Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701: Thursday, September 25th, service at 7:00pm, Friday, September 26th, Vistors 2:00-4:00pm, Saturday, September 27th, 7:30-9:00pm with service at 8:00pm. Sunday, September 28th-Tuesday September 30th. Visitors from 2:00pm-7:00pm with services at 7:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Jewish Family & Children Services 705 Summerfield Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712.