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Dink Cohen Obituary

Dink F. Cohen, Jr. , 74 husband of Odessa Richardson Cohen went to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 , in the warm comfort of his home. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Homecoming services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2018 at First Baptist Church, 229 N. King St. Hampton. Interment will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Albert G. Horton,Jr. Memorial Park, Suffolk,Va.

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Published by Daily Press on Oct. 20, 2018.

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October 22, 2018

Dee - condolences on the loss of your husband.

Cindy Carrow

Tammy Day

October 21, 2018

Dee,
My deepest condolences to you & your family. I pray you will lean on The Lord for strength during this time & the days & weeks to come.
God Bless
Tammy

David Loynachan

October 21, 2018

He was my uncle and he was brave. Even in the face of a devastating illness he stayed strong tell the end.

Laura Stewart-Green

October 21, 2018

Dink and I grew up in the same neighborhood on South Avenue and graduated with the G W Carver , Class of 62, also with his loving wife , Odessa. My sympathies and condolences along with prayers are extended to his Mother, his siblings and family. May God grant all of you the strength needed during this time. Rest in Heaven, Dink.

Patricia Robinson

October 20, 2018

Dessa and Family,
May God continue to strengthen you and your family today and in the days ahead.
May wonderful memories bless you and keep you, until we all meet again.
John 14:1-3.

October 20, 2018

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

Audrey Greenlee

October 20, 2018

Odessa, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss and pray God gift of comfort will be with you and your family at this time. Audrey

Janice Spruell

October 20, 2018

Odessa and family, we are so sorry to hear of Dink's passing. Holding you all in our hearts and prayers. Love, Al & Janice Spruell and family.

Ellen Cooke

October 20, 2018

Dee, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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21

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Downtown

1601 27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607

Oct

22

Service

10:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

229 N. King St., Hampton, VA

Oct

23

Interment

10:00 a.m.

Albert G. Horton,Jr. Memorial Park

Suffolk, VA

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1601 27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607

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