Philip Cohen

1929 - 2016

Philip Cohen obituary, 1929-2016, Pittsfield, NY

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Philip Cohen Obituary

Philip M. Cohen

1929 - 2016 Phil died on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at home in Pittsfield MA after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was 86. Born to the late Pauline and Harris Cohen, he grew up in Brooklyn NY. He attended local schools, graduating from James Madison HS in 1948. He earned his BA from New York University in 1951 and MS (Chemistry) from the University of Michigan in 1952. Phil began his career as a research chemist for DuPont in Wilmington Del. He later was founder and President of Premier Vacuum Process Corp. in Queens NY. After selling this business 21 years later, he became Vice-President and General Manager of Bee Chemical Co. in Fairfield NJ. He later founded and was President of Webtronics, Inc. of Fairfield NJ, manufacturers of plastic film slitting, coating, and laminating equipment. Phil is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years Liliana, four daughters Martha Stine, Amy Cohen, Susan Hirsch, and Patricia Putney, his ex-wife Harriet Newman Cohen, nine grandchildren, his sister Norma Barasch, two nieces, two step-sons Robert and Andrew Romano, and four step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his grandson Benjamin Ziegelbaum. Phil was an ardent classical pianist and loved playing chamber music with his friends in the Berkshires and at the Northampton Community Music Center where he was also a member of the Piano Connection group which he dearly loved. Phil was also an enthusiastic tennis player for most of his life, and in recent years, delighted in biking the Ashuwillticook Trail up to Adams and back. Phil loved to ski in Aspen while Liliana worked as a volunteer in the thrift shop and at the local hospital. They spent every winter for the past 30 years in Aspen where they made many dear friends in the town for which they had much affection. Phil and Liliana were 20 year Tanglewood volunteers and were recognized for their many years of service by the Boston Symphony Association of Volunteers. They also attended almost every concert each summer. At Phil's request there are no services or calling hours. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires, Inc. Please visit the funeral home website at www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com to leave condolences for the family.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jul. 6, 2016.
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Murray Bernstein

July 8, 2016

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fonzy correale

July 7, 2016

I am very shocked and saddened. My condolences to Liliana and family. I will always remember Phil as a kind, generous person who was a great skier and pianist. It was my privilege to have known him.

Thomas Kwei

July 7, 2016

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Bill & Natalie Schechter

July 6, 2016

Dear Lilliana and family......we are so saddened to hear of Phil's passing. So many fond memories of times spent together from Cavalier days to skiing in Aspen...those years in friendship will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and hearts are with you all.
Barbara and Arthur Schonwald

Arthur and Barbara Schonwald

July 6, 2016

To the family of Mr. Cohen,
Both Michael and I are very sorry for your loss.
He has gone home to rest and no longer suffering

Julie and Michael D'Almeida-Warrington

July 6, 2016

Phil was part of a vibrant Piano Connection group at the Northampton Community Music Center in Northampton, Massachusetts for about 15 years. As part of this group, he shared his deep love of the piano with both solo as well as two piano repertoire, and was a cherished member of the group. He also played chamber music in many groups, and was always involved in all that was going on with the music community at NCMC. We will miss him so, so much, and remember him always with great affection. Rest well, dear Phil, and play on! With all blessings, love and best wishes to Phil's whole family, especially to Liliana. Meg Kelsey Wright, NCMC.

July 6, 2016

I'm sending warm condolences to the family. It is very hard to lose a cherished beloved. I have long , long ago memories of Philip at about 16, on Lake George at Bolton Landing. Norma was there too. It was a happy time. From the notice he's had a rich life. I hope his end was easy.
I hope Norma is well and happy. I last remember her at my mother's memorial. I'd love to hear from her if possible. [[email protected]]

alice brickner

July 5, 2016

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