Joel-Cohen-Obituary

Joel Cohen

Staten Island, New York

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April 19, 2024
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Staten Island, New York

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Joel Cohen Joel Cohen Lifetime Staten Islander and former Advance Columnist Lifetime Staten Islander and former Advance columnist Joel Cohen, remembered for his humor and community spirit, died at Staten Island University Hospital on April 19 at the age of 94. He is survived by his children Ann,...

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I just watched him on to "To Tell The Truth." Seemed like a great guy. Sorry to read of his passing.

Deepest condolences.

The Levine family sends condolences to the Cohen family. May Joel's memory be a blessing.

Many of Ann's college friends-I'm one-came to know Joel and Nancy as the "cool parents" we wished our *own* parents might learn a thing or two from. I recall being especially impressed that Joel had made a career as a freelance writer; it seemed the most exotic and remarkable profession someone could have. A few years before the pandemic, I happened to be in NYC for Thanksgiving and had a chance to stop by Alan's apartment to see the whole family. Joel and Nancy-a bit grayer, a bit...

Knowing Joel was a pleasure. It´s hard for me to measure. He always had a funny story or poem, It was hard for me not to give out a moan. Depend on Joel as a good friend, You knew it would never end. But so it did! Rest in peace,forever,love. Renee Silver.

I'm sorry for your loss. May his memory be for a blessing.

Joel and Nancy were neighbors for many years. I always read his stories in the advance. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend. People like him leave wonderful memories. A life we'll lived.

Harvey, Ann, Alan, Ivan and significant others your Dad was a great guy and always a good friend to my father and our family. He will be missed

Just dabbing the tears from my eyes after reading . Yes , the stories , the jokes and hearing about your seder. It was really good that you used to complain to us (since we lived next door) because we thought we had it bad in our house - all Hebrew all of the time so you didn´t understand a single thing that was going on, even when you were allowed to read the English out loud! I guess they thought starving your children would mean they reached a higher plane when it was finally time to eat...