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Philip CARLTON Obituary

CARLTON, Philip M., Jr., 89, passed away in his home on December 23, 2019. He was surrounded by his loved ones - son, Philip and his wife, Cynthia; grandson, Steven Carlton; companion, Beverly Scott. He is predeceased by wife Dorothy and daughter Susan. Mr. Carlton was a prominent criminal defense attorney and had practiced law in Miami since 1959. In his later years, he became an integral figure of St. Louis Catholic Church, active in numerous groups. He hosted "The Winding Road" for Radio Peace for many years. He was especially proud of his association with the Knights of Columbus and being a fourth degree honoree. He volunteered as a chaplain at Everglades Correctional Institute from 2000 until shortly before his passing. He saw this as a mission directed by God and had an indelible impact on many lives. He was affectionately known as "Doc." In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Catholic Hospice. The family will be forever grateful for their compassionate, professional care. Visiting hours will be at St. Louis Catholic Church on Thursday, 12/26 from 6-8pm and on Friday, 12/27 from 4-5pm with a Funeral Mass beginning at 5pm.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Dec. 24, 2019.

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Jim McAdams

November 8, 2020

Having moved away from Miami in 1991, I only learned of his passing from the November 2020 Florida Bar News. Phil and I were colleagues when I was a federal prosecutor in Miami. He was a man of high morals and principles who fought hard to protect his clients' rights. He was also willing, when asked, to share his wisdom and experience with me, a young prosecutor, something I genuinely appreciated. Above all, no matter what, he was always a gentleman and a professional. My sincerest condolences to Phil's family.

Bonnie Rionda

December 27, 2019

My dear friend Beverly,

I am profoundly saddened by the passing of Philip. He was truly one of the loveliest people I've had the pleasure to know. I will miss him being a lector at Mass and his brilliant renderings of Pontius Pilate during The Passion of Christ readings. Above all, I will remember his consoling and loving words following my own Dad's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences for you and everyone who loves Philip.

Ralph & Cynthia Gomez

December 27, 2019

Dear Beverly and Family,
Words cannot express our sympathy when we learned of Philips passing. We loved his presentations in our Family Home Groups that we participated with him for so many years. We admired him for his talks at Prayer Muffin and his fiery role as Pontus Pilot for Easter. And more importantly as the ADVOCATE of the Knights of Columbus 1430 at St Louis, where he steered us through its growing years by also being level headed and a good friend. We will miss him and always hold Philip in our hearts and in our prayers.
Ralph and Cynthia Gomez

Dwayne Clein Knights of Columbus

December 26, 2019

Rest in peace my brother.

Philip Reizenstein

December 25, 2019

He was a giant in the courthouse in the best sense of the word. As a young prosecutor, I admired him and feared him as an opponent. Outside of the courtroom he was a true gentleman. A man of his word. Polite, friendly, decent. He was a lawyer we all admired. May he rest in peace after a life well lived.

MELISSA SCOTT-DRURY

December 24, 2019

Luv U Philip

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