Maurice COHEN Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Maurice Cohen, 95, died Jan. 2, 2011, at the Hidenwood in Newport News.
Maurice was a native of Clinton, S.C., and resident of the Peninsula since 1915. He retired from Civil Service as a firefighter in 1972 after 25 years of service. He was a member of Temple Sinai, and Monitor Masonic Lodge. Maurice held memberships in A.F.&A.M. the Scottish Rite Bodies, and was a member of the Peninsula Shrine Club, Khedive Shrine Temple Norfolk, Oriental Shrine Band, and a member of American Legion Post, Denbigh, along with the V.F.W. Post, where he was a lifetime member. He also had membership in the Tin Can Soldiers, as a WWII Naval veteran, who served in the Pacific Theater. He was a former member of the Loyal Order of the Newport News Moose Club and the Hampton Elks Club.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Revonda H. Cohen.
Maurice is survived by his daughter, Patricia C. Boehme of Hampton; sister, Sarah C. Deyong of Newport News; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; and his loving companion, Ruth Gold Williams.
The funeral service, officiated by Rabbi Scott Gurdin, is at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at Temple Sinai, with burial to follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Maurice COHEN

10 Entries

Jerry Cohen

January 5, 2011

Dear Aunt Sarah, Patty and Family,

Time and distance can separate us, but it can’t erase the many fond memories of time spent with Uncle Maurice over the years. I know his family and friends will miss him, yet I also know his love and full life will help erase the pain of loss.

Lewis Cohen

January 5, 2011

Dear Aunt Sarah and cousin Patty,
I am saddened at the passing of your brother and father. Uncle Maurice was a second father to me during my early childhood and was loved by me. I hope you can take comfort in his having led a full life and left us with so many loving memories. Love Lewis and Sharon

Elizabeth Buchan

January 4, 2011

Mrs. Deyong, Leslie & Bob--We are saddened to hear of the death of your brother and uncle. We will never forget our great conversation with him at your home. What a wonderful memory and sense of humor he had. With heartfelt sympathy and love, Elizabeth and Bob

Joseph Britton

January 4, 2011

Ms Boehme
I am sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I worked with "Mo" for 4 years
at Fort Eustis until he retired. I thought a lot of him. He helped me a lot when I started out in 69. you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Britton. West Union Wva.

Valarie Adelman Blaes

January 4, 2011

Mrs. Deyong, Hillary, Jeremy, Will, Mr. and Mrs. Frank and extended family,

May Mr. Cohen rest in peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Patricia Edwards

January 4, 2011

Ms Boehme, Just heard about your father's passing, sorry I could not get to the service, but wanted to send you my sincere condolences. My father was best friends with your Dad a long time ago, My dad owned Carter's Barber Shop in the Buckroe Shopping Center and your mom had the beauty shop in the same shopping center. Our fathers used to play golf every chance they could get. Please accept my brother's, James Jr, and my, Patricia Carter Edwards condolences. Your father was a fine man and I know you will miss him as I do my dad.

Sincerely,
Patricia Carter Edwards
James E. Carter, Jr.

Barbara Hartzell

January 4, 2011

I met Maurice about 15 months ago when I moved to the Hidenwood to be with my husband, John. We were table mates in the dining room, and it was the highlight of our day to come together for that last meal of the day. This is where we shared news of our day and said goodnight. Maurice was a wonderful caring man, and I will miss him very much. To the family my condolences. Ruth, you have my continued love.

January 3, 2011

I am so sorry for the family and close friends of Maurice. I have known him for about 15 years. He loved to dance and I was fortunate enough to have the pleasure of his lead. I also knew him from Costco. He will now be greatly missed. Time will make his leaving easier. My prayers go out to all who are grieving

Karin Campbell

January 3, 2011

Though I had only known Maurice for a few years, like all who knew him, I loved him. He was a good, kind, wonderful man who's love for Ruth was evident for all to see. He will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Shalom, my friend.

Barbara Overby-Stevens

January 3, 2011

Patty, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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