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Harvey Cohen Obituary

COHEN - Harvey of Manhasset, NY at the age of 97, surrounded by family, died on May 27, 2016. Cherished husband of the late Norma, devoted father to Doug, Beth and Barry, loving grandfather to Kyle, Emily, Ben, Danny, Ted and Katie, and new great grand-father to Bennett. W.W.I.I. paratrooper pilot, mental health advocate, housing champion, proud Unitarian Universalist, successful attorney, youth sports leader and fierce lacrosse player, coach, USA men's team selector, and more. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Harvey's life in early summer. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Mental Health Association of Nassau County, Inc., 16 Main Street, Hempstead, NY, 11550.

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Published by Newsday from May 29 to May 30, 2016.

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Artie Matt Beccaris

July 2, 2016

I will always remember Harvey smiling enjoying life loving lacrosse and the people who played it and life came full circle for me when my son started playing for Harvey's lacrosse club at the age of 20 Harvey was a youthful 95 still smiling

Steve Hiller and Family

June 6, 2016

Condolences go out to the Cohen Family Doug, Beth, Barry, grandkids, and great grandkids. Mr. Cohen was a great man. He was very inspirational to all who knew him.

Katie House

June 6, 2016

I send my deepest condolences to all of Harvey's family...I know how very much he was loved by all....I loved knowing this wonderful man....he was a joy to be around!!
Love...Katie Tanner House

Seth Mahler

June 2, 2016

Dear Cohen family
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Harvey Cohen.
He was a great inspiration for me to participate in sports in Port Washington programs. I offer my condolences to the family.

Simon Klarides

June 1, 2016

Harvey was a lacrosse pioneer but lets also remember his love and dedication to football. He was the centerpiece of Sunday afternoons at Lions Field running the field with his bullhorn in hand! He gave so much to the community and touched thousands of lives! RIP Harvey

Jim Murchie

May 31, 2016

Wow. 97 years! Barry, Beth and Doug you have my condolences...but Harvey, you have my thanks...you were a force of nature....I hope I can make it to 97 and accomplish just a small fraction of what you have. And that smile and that booming voice will be in my head forever.

Amy Cohan

May 31, 2016

my deepest sympathies to the entire Cohen clan xxxooo

Pete Van Dusen

May 31, 2016

Coach Harvey, and all members of the Cohen family, gave us the gift of their friendship as well as love for the sport of lacrosse. Sunday afternoons after summer league games were a huge part of life. I am forever grateful to Coach and all the Cohens, and thanks to you, now work to pass on the sport of lacrosse to a new generation of athletes out in Colorado.
May Doug, Barry and Beth -and their families - always know how special he was in my life and countless others. I suspect 'The Blur' will be there to greet him at the gates...!

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Bob Shawn

May 30, 2016

As a fellow veteran and member of his squadron in WWII I offer my sincerest condolences to a good friend.
Col. Bob Shawn, Herndon, Va.

John Kernell

May 29, 2016

My condolences to the whole Cohen clan. We were all so lucky to have Harvey inspire,coach lead and most of all smile. He always seemed so genuinely happy whenever or wherever seeing him. He went to college with my Dad and almost always brought it up when i saw him. R.I.P Harvey!

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