Obituary: Phillip Martin Redisch

Phillip Martin Redisch, a beloved father, brother and grandfather and 70-year-old native and resident of Mobile, Ala., passed away June 26, 2020.

After growing up in Mobile and proudly attending the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!), Phillip moved to Atlanta in 1973, where he raised his family and lived for 40 years. He was a part of the Atlanta Jewish community, as an active member of B’nai B’rith and Congregation B’nai Torah.

He loved to socialize and play Jewish geography and was always the last to leave a party or event. He worked at Brighton Best for 18 years and as a greeter at the Publix of East Cobb for several years. He moved back to Mobile in 2007.

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Phillip died from complications of multiple sclerosis, which he lived with for over 40 years.

Mr. Redisch was preceded in death by his parents Leon Redisch and Annalee Mutchnick Redisch. He is survived by his daughters Allison Redisch (Oren Hirsch) and Lisa Redisch; grandson Johan Hirsch; former spouse Fran Redisch; brother Jeffrey Redisch; sister Toby Siegel (Bert); and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services and interment were held in Ahavas Chesed Cemetery in Mobile June 26, 2020. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Congregation Ahavas Chesed, 705 Regents Way, Mobile, AL. 36609 or the National MS Society. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com.