SOPHINA G. COTY

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SOPHINA COTY Obituary

COTY, Sophina G. (Cohen) Of Rockport, formerly of Newton. A well-known Cape Ann artist, alumna of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Entered into rest February 8, 2013 at the age of 99 years & 4 months. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Coty, distinguished marine artist. Devoted mother of Brett Coty and Deena des Rioux & her husband Philippe. Beloved daughter of the late Nathan & Mary Cohen of Brookline. Loving sister of the late Maxwell, Inez, Frances, Jacob and Hyman Cohen. Dear aunt of Gerard, Bruce, Malcolm, Gary, Stephen, Nathan, Russell and the late Carol Cohen. Graveside services at Sons of Jacob Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Danvers on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 1 PM. Memorial service may be planned. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the World Wildlife Fund. Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel 781-581-2300 www.stanetsky.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for SOPHINA COTY

12 Entries

Kathleen

January 5, 2014

Dear Brett
So sorry to hear of your mothers death. She lived a long and productive life, Kathleen

August 10, 2013

I have a picture that Mrs. Coty did. I believe that it might be an oil painting. It is of a Rabbi who appears to be praying while wearing his Jewish prayer garb. It is one of my favorite pictures and I look at it often. I find new perspectives on it every day as I take long and short glances of it. I would love to know more about it, and possibly, hopefully, show it to one of Sophina's family members. The history on it would be very interesting for me to know about. My name is Ben. My sincere condolences. My email is [email protected]

Wes Giles

April 20, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes to one of my old time friends, Brett. Your mom & dad, whom I still think of often ,will always be in my heart. My memories are real and numerous.

Richard Greene

March 28, 2013

Deena and Brett,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing.Even though we have not kept in touch through the years I have often thought of all of you.
Your cousin

Judith Bowering Funkhouser

March 12, 2013

Deena,
During our RISD time together I remember hearing about your parents - both talented artists and so inspiring!

Sophina Coty

February 23, 2013

Malcolm Cohen

February 19, 2013

Our Aunt Sophina was a kind and warm hearted lady and I always enjoyed visiting her either at home or at her Rockport Gallery.
We had some wonderful discussions about the family and our lives.
I also loved her paintings and have some hanging on the walls of my home.
Aunt Sophina is the last of six in the Cohen Clan, she will be dearly missed by all her Family. Malcolm A. Cohen

Cathy Salciccia

February 19, 2013

Sophina was one of my best friends. The gap in generation did not disturb her, but rather her temperament bridged the gap. We spent hours at Friendly's, eating tuna melts and sundaes, dined and saw many shows at the North Shore Theater, rejoiced in "Hair" and loved "South Pacific". We traveled "Home Goods", walked the Rockport Art Association and the Turner Galleries. She loved to sit with her feet up on my dashboard, refusing to put her seatbelt on it. "I hate it", she would say and I would giggle. She carefully watched me draw with charcoal and gave me pointers as we sat next to each other on the brown leather couch in my livingroom. She called out to my long haired white cat, PeeBee and always said, "if you have an animal, you take care of it." She clapped when I played the piano and sang for her. On a cold winter's night she called me every half hour through a herendous storm with no power in her Pigeon Cove refuge. I cared for her like she was my very own family. And she spoke to me as if I was one of hers. She was very lucky to have had Lucinda at her side who gave her care that was beyond belief and a son who committed himself to ensuring that her final years were spent among the things that she loved the most. She leaves a daughter of whom she always proudly spoke. I thank you and Philippe for the opportunity to share important birthday moments with her. I wish you all my deepest sympathy over your loss. Sophina, you will forever be in my heart and I will treasure all that you gave me and the time that we shared.

Nathan Cohen

February 18, 2013

Aunt Sophina...the brilliant light of the Cohen clan, the last of a generation that endured rugged roads and set great paths of legacy....

Allyson Cohen

February 18, 2013

We want to express our sympathy and support at this difficult time. This is truly the end of an era of strong, amazing and wonderful people who have touched the lives of so many. Blessings, Allyson Cohen and Family

Bruce Cohen

February 17, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Howard M Cohen

February 17, 2013

My great Aunt Sophina was a delightful woman filled with a "joie de vivre". She loved the natural beauty of the place where she lived which was Rockport, Massachusetts. She spoke like a true artisan; words filled with a vivid imagery that painted a canvas rich with life experiences and a love for her husband, Sam. They both were gifted artists and imbued the Rockport area with their artistry and love for the Cape Ann landscapes. They also were parents of another artist, their daughter, Deena des Rioux. A digital artist with " a contemporary approach to the new photo-based computer genre links her enthusiasm for science fiction and ancient artifacts with modern periods of Futurism, Dada and the Surreal." If "art truly imitates life" than Aunt Sophina was not a reproduction, but a true original.

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