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JONATHAN RESNICK Obituary
age 59, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on September 28 due to complications from the sudden onset of septic shock. Jon loved expansively without reservation or condition. He was generous without expectation of return or reciprocity, gliding through life with joy and optimism and forging close relationships with so many - kids, adults, and business colleagues. He embraced the random encounter and was ever eager to strike up conversation, inevitably leaving a lasting impression. And for his precious family and multitude of friends, Jon strived to be completely present. Always. He showed up. Always. Born in New York and raised in the Usonia cooperative in Pleasantville, Jon attended Byram Hills High School and Brown University, where he played on the soccer team. After working as an assignments and then political editor at WB-Z-TV in Boston, he helped start up CNBC as the first news editor, and then joined his father at Barbizon Lighting, which he built into one of the largest lighting and rigging supply companies in the world. Jon was an esteemed congregant of Temple Beth El and cherished member of the Chappaqua community where he coached boys and girls soccer for nearly two decades. Jon is survived by his beloved wife, Sue, the children he adored, Zach, Gabby and Sam, his dear sisters, Johanna, Leslie, and Maxanne, and many precious nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brown Sports Foundation. A funeral service will be held at Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester, Sunday, October 1 at 11am. An interment will immediately follow the service at Sharon Gardens Cemetery in Valhalla, NY.
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Memories and Condolences
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Donna K Gately
January 31, 2021
Dear Sue,
My sincere condolences and prayers for your family.
I have thought of you and Jon over the years. I recall the times we had together in Boston and the Cape. The wonderful times in Truro and Ptown. He was a special person and a true friend.
Attending your beautiful wedding in NY with family and friends. I remember a beautiful day and it was hot!
I hope and prey you and the children are doing well.
You were blessed with Jon and sharing those years together.
You may be asking yourself who this is....
Donna Gately
Bob and Jon worked together for years.
All the best,
Donna
Adrienne Shulman
November 26, 2017
I just found out last night that Jonathan died. I am still reeling. Jonathan was one of my first lighting friends when I started working at the Guggenheim Museum. Whenever we spoke, he was always happy to help but also happy to chat about lighting, life and his family. My heart goes out to Sue and the kids, the rest of his family and everyone that new him. Jonathan's memory will always be a blessing.
Terry Carey
November 9, 2017
Jonathan was simply a really nice person, he was an important customer but also a mentor to me with his lighting and industry knowledge. I was only chatting to him at IBC in Amsterdam a few weeks ago. I feel very honoured to have had the opportunity to know him and his memory will live with me for many years to come.
Terry Carey
The Tiffen Company
November 2, 2017
Terribly sad to learn the news of Jonathan Resnick's tragic death. Our condolences are with the family.
Virginia
Ann Cadaret
October 6, 2017
So sad to hear of Jonathan's passing. Dear Resnick family, my heart goes out to you with prayers and comfort. I didn't know you - just Jonathan as a relatively short-time employee of Barbizon many years ago. But I have always enjoyed seeing him every year at USITT. He always remembered me, smiled his huge smile, and was genuinely interested in what I was doing. So encouraging and inspirational. He will be very, very missed. You are so blessed with the gift of his years in your lives. Peace to all of you.
Lisa Hays. Duvall
October 3, 2017
I knew Jonathan as a neighbor and friend . We went to school together at Byram Hills from kids to young adults we had many fun times . Boy scouts and soccer he was always funny and a real gentleman . I was truly blessed to know him growing up .. you will be missed by alot of people in so many ways .
Jason Lummel
October 2, 2017
Very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed the numerous conversations I had with him at Zach, Gabby and Sam's activities.
ira goldman
October 2, 2017
He wasn't one in a million, he was one in a
billion. There is one less star lighting up the night sky. My condolences to all of the Resnick family.
Ira Goldman
Mara Weissmann
October 2, 2017
Rich, Gabriel, Noah and I were deeply saddened to hear of Jon's passing. Our many days on the soccer field with Jon as Gabe's coach gave us a meaningful glimpse into the kind, positive, supportive and loving person Jon was. The world, in general, and our Chappaqua community, specifically, lost a great man. His beautiful legacy will live on in all those who love him. We are thinking of all the Resnicks during this most difficult time. The Weissmann Family
Mark Smith
October 2, 2017
Very sorry to learn of Jonathan's passing. His work helped to add more light to a world sadly needing all it can get. He will be missed.
October 2, 2017
Our very deepest sympathy to the Resnick family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna, Scott, Olivia and Courtney Kerester
Gregg & Wendy Grauer and Family
October 2, 2017
Jon was a true Great Oak Tree among men. We have great memories of time spent with Jon and Sue at Perlmutter family gatherings in Chappaqua and I cannot think of a single image of him in my head where he was not smiling or laughing. Jon personified the definition of "Mensch" in every sense of the word. We will miss him and his warm and gentle brilliance. To Sue and the kids: We hope take comfort celebrating the beautiful moments your shared with Jon during his life and we wish that you should know no more sorrow.
Elynmarie Kazle Zimmerman
October 2, 2017
Generous and welcoming with a ready smile. Working with him for so many years and my tenure on the executive team at USITT I came to know what a kind and generous man Jon was. In the years that we were bringing Firestone students from Akron Ohio to New York, Jon always made sure that we could have a professional workshop experience in their lighting lab. A family man, he was always talking about what his kids and his family were doing and I very much appreciated his generosity of spirit both to me and to my son who was very young when he first start attending the HS trips with us. I will keep his memory in my heart. He will be dearly missed not only by me but by the students of AKRON school for the arts. Blessings and condolences to his family. Elynmarie Kazle
Peggy Giordano
October 2, 2017
When I think of the early days at CNBC, Jon is part of those happy memories. We missed him when he went to Barbizon. Jon was personable, funny, smart and kind. The hole in your family's collective heart must be crater-sized. I am thinking of you all...so sorry for your loss.
October 2, 2017
Sincere condolences are extended to the family and friends at this difficult time of grief and sorrow. Allow your memories shared together to live on bringing you a measure of comfort, wait on God to erase the effects of sin and death, making eternal life in paradise possible.
Maura Marcon
October 1, 2017
Dear Sue,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peter, Maura and Kathryn Marcon
Frederick Green
October 1, 2017
How sad. I vividly recall Jon for his brightness and eager energy.
David, Toni, Colby Liemer
October 1, 2017
We are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Jon, a great coach and role model for so many of our sons and a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Josh Elvove
September 30, 2017
Though we've not been in close contact of late, the great memories of our younger days at the Resnicks house in Usonia with Jona, his sibs and their trmendous parents will endure forever. May his memory be your strength.
Tom Healy
September 30, 2017
Gabby, Karen at Westings told us the sad news Friday, it's a hard time now but stay strong...from the two old guys that come in on Fridays for wings).
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