Francis G. Cohane

COHANE--Francis G., Esq., Hawthorne, NY died peacefully on January 4, 2009. Beloved husband of 51 years of Marion (Duffy) Cohane. Devoted father of Francis, Jr. (Kathleen), Thomas, Kevin (Kate), Brian (Lori), Katherine and Christopher (Jacqueline). Loving brother of John (dec.), Gerard (Sally), Joseph (Mary), Kathleen Sussingham (dec.), Marion Peterson (dec.) and Laura Jones (dec.). Cherished grandfather of 12 and a well-loved uncle of numerous nephews and nieces. A native of the Bronx and a World War II, U.S. Navy veteran, Frank held degrees from Manhattan College, St. John's Law School and the NYU School of Law. He pursued a successful career as a tax attorney, serving with distinction such corporations as Union Carbide, Union Pacific, CIGNA and GTE. A man of extraordinary warmth and humanity, his gifts for love, laughter and generosity will be missed by a large company of colleagues, friends and family. Mass 10am, Wednesday Holy Rosary Church, Hawthorne, NY. Visiting 2-4 and 7-9pm Tuesday, Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, Dobbs Ferry (914693-3330) In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Cabrini Nursing Home 115 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry.