Isidore Cohen

Isidore Cohen 1915-2008 PITTSFIELD Isidore Cohen 92, of 41 Crickett Rd. Brockton, Mass. a former longtime resident of Pittsfield died Monday March 31, at the Bay Point Rehabilitation Center in Brockton, Mass. He had moved to Brockton to live with his daughter Fran P. Cohen to be close to family. He was born in Pittsfield, Mass. on April 21, 1915 a son of the late Morris and Rose Brightman Cohen. He graduated from Pittsfield High School. He was employed for 40 years at the General Electric Co. in Pittsfield. He was a member of Congregation Knesset Israel. He and his late wife spent winters in Boca Raton, Fla. for the past 30 years. His wife, Hilda A. Friedman Cohen whom he married March 18, 1945 died Oct. 13, 2007. He leaves two daughters, Fran Cohen of Brockton, Mass. and Rita Brine and her husband Ken of Sharon, Mass. One son, Harvey Cohen and his wife Laurie of Delray Beach, Fla. Four grandchildren, Jeffrey Cohen, Michael Cohen and his wife Rachael and Lee Brine and Corey Brine. A sister, Zelda Cutler of Pittsfield. He was predeceased by Four brothers and a sister, Sam Cohen, Jack Cohen, Louis Cohen, Hyman Cohen and Sonia Herberg. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral Services will take place Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Congregation Knesset Israel in Pittsfield, Mass. with Rabbi David Greenspoon, spiritual leader officiating. Burial will follow in Congregation Knesset Israel Cemetery. The family will receive family and friends during Shiva at the home of Fran Cohen at 41 Crickett Rd. Brockton, Mass. on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested for the Parkinson Foundation through the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St. Pittsfield, Mass.