Bruce Minnick

Bruce Alexander Minnick passed away of natural causes on August 8, 2023, ending an 80-year journey on Earth filled with love, laughter, and impact. He is survived by his wife Debbie, his children, Audra DeMoss (Charlie), Lisa O’Neal (Michael), Matthew Minnick (Christine), and his step-daughter Brandy Philippe (Matthew). He is also survived by his step-grandchildren Chloe and Charlotte.

Born in New London, Connecticut on April 16, 1943, Bruce’s mother moved him and his brother Bob to Pompano Beach, Florida early in his life. There he spent the rest of his childhood enjoying rollicking adventures with his brother and several cousins of similar age. A bit of a Renaissance Man at Pompano Beach High School, Bruce took part in a variety of interests including competing on the golf team, playing trumpet in the marching band, and—foreshadowing his future pursuits—participating in student government.

After high school Bruce completed Officer’s Candidate School and then proudly served in the United States Army as a Field Artillery Officer from 1966 to 1969.

Following his military service, Bruce graduated with honors from the FSU College of Business before helping lead the Pan American Bank of Miami. In 1974 he returned to Tallahassee to attend Florida State College of Law, making his home among the rolling hills and canopy roads for the rest of his life.

Throughout his distinguished legal career Bruce proved capable of excelling in a wide range of roles including Staff Director of the House Rules Committee under Speaker Donald L. Tucker, Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida, partner at Mang, Rett & Minnick, Managing Partner of the Minnick Law Firm, and Assistant General Counsel for the Florida Department of Children and Families. Focused primarily on complex civil litigation, Bruce had a penchant for helping those who most needed a zealous advocate for their liberties.

Aside from the law, Bruce enjoyed hobbies such as golf, fishing, astronomy, and genealogy. However, his two primary extracurricular passions were politics and the Florida State Seminoles. Connected to several successful political campaigns at the local and state level, Bruce relished the opportunity to be deeply engaged in civic discourse. Except, that is, for Saturdays in the fall, when you would find him cheering on his ‘Noles alongside friends and family at Doak Campbell Stadium throughout most of the 1980s, 90s, and 2000s.

Celebration of life details will follow

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CulleysMeadowWood.com for the Minnick family.