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Florence Cohen Obituary
The offices of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance on the 86th floor of 2 World Trade Center could be a baffling wonderland, with all the various kinds of tax returns processed and audited there. But luckily there was Florence G. Cohen, a longtime clerical worker in the sales tax department, to show the way.
"She was very helpful with people," said a colleague, Geraldine Howard-Outlaw. "She knew not only the sales tax, but all the other departments she had worked in."
Her daughter Joyce said: "She was extremely generous. She would give people the shirt off her back."
Ms. Cohen, 62, loved to go to the theater. "She had wanted to see `The Producers,' but she didn't get a chance," her daughter said. And Ms. Cohen, who was a widow, loved to travel, because "she liked to have fun and visit places and see different things," Mrs. Howard-Outlaw said. One of her favorite destinations was Las Vegas, not for the gambling, her colleague said, "but for the scenery and the atmosphere." She had even thought about moving there permanently, once her work with taxes was done.
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Corey Miller
July 13, 2022
I'm from Las Vegas and visited New York for the first time a couple years ago. I was just going through my photos and decided to look up your name when I stumbled across it in a random picture I took of your memorial. I didn't know you Florence, but I found it very coincidental to find in your obituary that one of your favorite destinations was Las Vegas since I live there. I figured I would upload my picture in the hopes that it can be meaningful in some way for your loved ones.
Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Florence on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Del Newberry
January 19, 2021
We will never forget. The world needs more kind people like Florence.
July 6, 2019
RIP...
Alex Lai
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July 23, 2014
God bless you
September 6, 2013
Dear Florence
I am remembering you on this day.
Jade Sanderson
9/5/13
Melvina Eaton
May 30, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family of Florence Cohen. I worked with Florence for many years at the Maiden Lane office in NYC. I just saw here name on the list and I want to express my sympathy. Florence was a good person and always had something to give you. She will truely be missed.
Doug Abraham
February 4, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kristine
October 23, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 11, 2006
In memory....
Adrienne Quinones
August 12, 2006
May God Bless Florence's family.
Letha Longley
August 29, 2003
Florence...Flo, I grant that God give you His Grace and that Joyce can find some Peace, knowing you are gone but never forgotten. I used to be a Trekking Pen Pal of both you and your daughter back in the sixties. Somehow we drifted apart, but I never forgot the brief moments we shared through our letters and our love of Star Trek, and the love we shared towards actors such as Jimmy Doohan and stage actors like Fritz Weaver. I regret we didn't stay in touch through the passing years, but know that you are well thought of, and that the tradgedy that occured on 9/11 will never erase the memory of you that I carry in my heart...
SHAKED NISSIM
September 11, 2002
DEAR GOD BLESS FLORENCE COHEN AND
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
GOD PLEASE BLESS HER FAMILY AND
FRIENDS.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
Jeff Cohen
September 9, 2002
May the God of Eternity bless you for all time. From a Brooklyn born
kid named Cohen.
Simon Jones
July 16, 2002
Dear Florence - From the time you and Joyce first appeared in my life,in 1984, at the Stage Door of the Plymouth Theatre where I was appearing in "The Real Thing", to May of 2001, when you came to "Passion Play" at the Minetta Lane, you gave me the warmest support in all my acting ventures. I was always thrilled to receive your birthday greetings - and true to tradition, my usual card arrived in July, a year ago. It was only through a redirected Christmas card sent on to your loving daughter Joyce that I finally heard this February that you had been caught in 2,WTC, on that black day in September. I had thought there was something wrong when I heard nothing from you at Christmas - but I little guessed that you had been in the heart of the tragedy. So now, on the anniversary of our last communication, I send you my love and respect, my prayers and my regrets, but I selfishly keep hold of my fond memories. The Times said you loved to go to the Theatre - almost an understatement. Quietly and unassumingly, you really supported it and those like me who were lucky enough to have found your favor. No show's run was complete if Florence, and often Joyce, hadn't been to see it. Your thoughtful little gifts were always a treat, and much appreciated, but your attendance and then your reassuring presence at the Stage Door afterward were what I really valued. Do you remember when Nancy and I bumped into you and Joyce at a performance of "Anthony and Cleopatra" at the Chichester Festival in England? What a happy chance that was. How I wish a happy chance had kept you from work on September 11th. Dear Florence, I'm so sorry you never had a chance to fulfil your dream of moving to Las Vegas when you'd finished with taxes, or to watch with pride as Joyce realizes her ideals working in Kentucky among people who need her help. From somewhere, somehow, though, you will, I'm sure, be watching. Whenever I spot an empty seat in the theatre, I'll imagine you there, keeping a loving eye on our activities. We'll certainly keep a loving place in our hearts for you. Rest in peace. With love, Simon.
Angie Campbell
April 23, 2002
May God Bless you and the ones that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace....
doe barnett
March 22, 2002
I made a quilt block in your memory for the memorial quilt. May G-d Bless you and give peace to your family
Beverly Morgan-Williams
January 21, 2002
May God bless you and watch over you, Florence.
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
May Florence's generosity, life and love continue living in those who love her. May the sorrow you feel be lightened by warm memories of times shared with Florence. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
December 26, 2001
DEAR GOD BLESS FLORENCE COHEN AND
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND
HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND
FRIENDS...GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY
WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
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