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Harry Kohn Obituary

KOHN Harry Kohn, Jr., of Dedham, MA, formerly of New York City and Columbus, on Sunday, February 18, 2007. For 44 years, the beloved husband of Susan (Goldman) Kohn. Loving father of Wendy L. Kohn and her husband William Kohn Fleissig of San Francisco, CA and Laurie S. Kohn and her husband Christopher Murphy of Washington, DC. Adored grandfather of Ariel Fleissig Kohn, Mia Rose Fleissig Kohn, Aidan Kohn Murphy and Caleb Kohn Murphy. Dear brother of Richard W. Kohn and his wife Denise S. of Columbus. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA (parking available on the Riverway) on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Burial at Falmouth Jewish Cemetery, Falmouth, MA. Memorial observance Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and Friday from 2-5 p.m. at his late residence. Remembrances may be made to the American Jewish Committee or the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Feb. 19, 2007.

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Andrew Levine

February 23, 2007

Harry Kohn - the very embodiment of modesty, kindness and quiet strength. How lucky we were to have known him! A quiet giant has left our midst..a shining star has fallen from the heavens.

Bob O'Rourke

February 20, 2007

Dear Sue and the Kohn Family: Sandy & I send our deepest sympathy and love on your loss of dear Harry. We will always fondly remember your visit to Caltech and sharing time with us and the wonderful discussions on the architecture of the campus buildings.

Our love & deepest sympathy.

Bob & Sandy O'Rourke

Mim Carlip

February 19, 2007

I send you my love and deepest
sympathy on the loss of a wonderful
friend. We were friends for 65 years, and I feel your loss as if it were my loss He was a very special man.

Eve Ilsen and Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi

February 19, 2007

Baruch dayan emet.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Alicia, Itzhak, Tali, and Amir MAGAL

February 19, 2007

Dear Sue,
We embrace you, Wendy, Laurie and the whole family to express our very sincere condolences at Harry's passing. Harry's kindness, humor, compassion, and generosity made an impact on all who met him. We treasure the wonderful celebrations we shared together. May his memory be a blessing.

Dick and Linda Silverman

February 19, 2007

Dear Sue,
I was so pleased to be able to see you and Harry at John's party. As always, Harry shared his sunny and positive manner with us. Linda joins me in extending our condolences to you, Laurie, and Wendy at this sad time.

HARRY AT THE HELM

February 19, 2007

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