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David Cohen Obituary
Brighton - David I. Cohen passed away on May 14, 2019, at the age of 78, surrounded by his wife and children. Survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Suzanne; his children Andy (Natasha) Cohen, Nancy (Kevin) Lewand, Tifany (Erik) Pedersen; step-children Robb Lubin and Dan (Samantha) Becker; grandchildren Nathan, Zachary & Justin Cohen, Natalie, Joey & Jonny Lewand, Katelyn, Clara & Grady Pedersen, Courtney & Tyler Lubin, Wesley Becker; sister Susan (David) Pyner. He will also be missed by many relatives, friends, and his neighbors in both Rochester and Florida.
David founded and built a successful dental practice and was well-loved by patients and students alike. He leaves us with a memory of true strength and resilience. He could have made his life and the lives of those around him unhappy. After all, we know he experienced pain, much loss of mobility and had to forgo many past activities. Instead, his complaints were few, and his joke telling, laughter and easy smile so defined him.
He will be remembered for his kindness to others, his generosity of spirit, sharp wit, humility, and his pure love for Suzie and his family. We are so grateful to have known him and to have shared so many happy memories.
Graveside service will be held on Friday, May 17 at 1pm in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will be celebrating his life on Saturday May 18 from 12pm - 4pm at 32 Chasewood Circle, Rochester, New York 14618. If you would like, please bring a memory to share. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association and American Kidney Fund in David's memory. For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit:
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Memories and Condolences
for David Cohen
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May 25, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May God and his son Jesus Christ bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3
My deepest sympathy
Evelina Z
Debrah Agnello
May 20, 2019
Suzanne and Family,
While Dave never taught me about dentistry, he spent some time giving me good advice at the race track. His knowledge and passion for the sport was contagious. I remember winning my first bet on a race because he explained those little letters on the racing form to me. He was just a good teacher.....about anything he cared about. And he cared about his family the most.
Debbie Agnello
Roxanne Lowenguth
May 20, 2019
My condolences to the family. Dave taught me in my graduate program at Eastman. He was so kind , funny and instrumental to my education. I loved working with him on Thursday morning clinic and will always be grateful for the contribution he made to teaching all of his students
Great memories with Suzanne and David
May 18, 2019
Suzanne and Family,
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences. We will never forget you. We will pray for him as he prayed for us. May God give him eternal rest.
Carl, Linda and Savannah Bier
Jason Saffer
May 17, 2019
Suzanne and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of David's passing. We have such fond memories of visiting with you both so many years ago in Florida. Our hearts and thoughts are with you as you go through this tough passage. Sending you our love from your west coast family --
Jason Saffer and Linda Katz
Beverly Hauser
May 17, 2019
What can one say at this sad time. The world has lost a wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather. He will stay in your hearts forever and hopefully your happy memories will lessen your sadness. My sympathy to David's family.
May 17, 2019
So many warm memories of our visits in Fl.
Love to Suzie and family . Joan and Ray
Rachel Beltran
May 16, 2019
For the many hours I spent with Susie and David, I was always in awe of the beautiful love they shared. They did everything together and cared so deeply for each other. You could see it and feel it when you were in their presence. When David smiled, the whole room smiled with him. He was contagious. I will miss his warmth and caring ways. We have lost a great guy.
American Heart Association
May 16, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Morton Cohen
May 16, 2019
Very sad and shocked to learn this terrible news. I enjoyed being in Daves company, a Good Guy,Friend and a Mensch. My deepest sympathies to the family.
May 16, 2019
I always enjoyed working with him when he was teaching at Eastman Dental Center ( East Main Street Campus). He always had a wonderful gift for putting the patients and staff at ease.May he rest in peace.
May 15, 2019
I was saddened to hear of David's passing. Although I had not see him in a great many years, I have fond memories of his many kindness. Sending sympathy to all who grieve. Andrea Smith Kessler
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