The Honourable Justice Steven Rogin born April 11, 1944, died peacefully at home on December 18, 2018, surrounded by love. Predeceased by his parents, William and Florence Rogin, fiancé of Angela Kaye, father of Whitney and Jillian Rogin (Andrew Eckart), adoring grandfather of Eliza, brother to Anne Winograd (Ralph) and Howard Rogin (Pat), brother in law of Gloria and Jim Hales . uncle to Johanna Flagal (Robert), Alison Rogin (Chris Wardell), Kristen Hales (Jeff Gartshore), Julie Hollestelle (John), great uncle to Matthew and Katie Gartshore, Nicholas and Cameron Hollestelle, and Julia and Jackson Flagal. Predeceased by his wife of 36 years, Lindsay Rogin. Justice Rogin obtained his law degree from the University of Windsor, class of ’71, and practiced criminal law for 27 years before being appointed to the Superior Court of Justice in 2000 where he presided in the Windsor-Essex region for 18 years. As a lawyer he was known for his passionate advocacy particularly on behalf of marginalized accused and as a judge he continued to advocate for and pursue justice. He served as an instructor for the Bar Admission Course of the Law Society of Upper Canada and has been a frequent presenter on trial advocacy. Over the past 50 years, he has been heavily involved in the University Windsor-Faculty of Law community; volunteering his time, he has taught and mentored countless law students and new lawyers. Mr. Justice Rogin was the Essex County representative on the Board of Directors of the Criminal Lawyers' Association. In his earlier years he was an avid athlete playing football throughout his university career (University of Ottawa, University of Windsor, and Western Ontario). He was drafted to play for the Ottawa Roughriders but had to retire due to an injury. He played basketball in the Maccabiah Games in Israel (1965) and in Brazil (1969). Known for his humour, his integrity, his intellect, and his kindness, he was a role model, a mentor, a loving father, partner, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a friend. The family will be hosting a celebration of his life on Jan. 12, 2019, from 12-3pm at The Windsor Club. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hiatus House, The Welcome Centre, St. Leonard’s House, or the Downtown Mission.