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Ruth Cohen Obituary

COHEN, RUTH Y. Ruth Y. Cohen, of Bal Harbour, FL peacefully passed away on July 26, 2008 in her home surrounded by her family. Born in Chicago, the daughter of Russian immigrants Benjamin and Fanny Yaglom, Ruth married Myer M. Cohen and lived in Chicago until 1950 when they moved to Miami Beach, FL to raise their two daughters. Predeceased by her husband, Ruth took over the reigns of his business and became one of the first women ever to run a major men's clothing manufacturing company (Miami Menstogs, Mr. Sport). She retired in 1981 where she resided in Bal Harbour. Throughout her retirement she was active in the Women's Cancer League and Partners, receiving their Outstanding Service Award in 1999. She was a Founder at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and was involved in many philanthropic organizations. Ruth will be lovingly missed by her family, daughters: Rebecca Sheldon (Dr. Stephen Sheldon) and Benita Fisher (Dr. Mark Fisher); niece, Bari Young; grandchildren, Mara and Allen Sheldon, Amy and Jeffrey Anderson, Jarad Fisher, Susan Sheldon, David Sheldon and three great granddaughters. The Ruth Y. Cohen family extends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Peter Segall for his amazing care and continued support and to Ruth's special caregivers: Maddy, Patricia and Maria. Shiva will be held at the home of Benita and Mark Fisher. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Founders at Mt. Sinai Medical Center: 4300 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33140. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2008.

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Cindy and Jim Anderson

August 1, 2008

Dear Benita, Mark, Jarad and Family,
Our thoughts are with all of you as you mourn the passing of your beloved mother, grandmother and aunt. With love,

Dianne Tesler

July 30, 2008

Dear Rebecca, Benita and Barry,

I am at a complete loss of words.
Your Mother/Aunt was an icon for
family,family values and true friendship. My fondest memories are the evenings your Mom and Dad spent with my parents at Junior's and the annual seders with all the family.
I shall miss your Mother especially in
October.
With all my love,
Dianne

Joseph (chip) Agro

July 30, 2008

She was a friend for 32 years, I will miss her everyday, she was in my heart.

Missie J.

July 29, 2008

May the comforting thought from the Bible book of Revelation, the 21st chapter, verse 4 be of comfort to you. It reads: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” I offer my sincere condolences to you all.

Gail Engelman

July 28, 2008

Dear Benita and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From our Hearts
Gail (Greenberg) and Roy Engelman

Jeri & Marc Levine

July 28, 2008

To Rebecca, Bonita and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person; kind, generous and loving. We enjoyed many memorable times with her at family gatherings. May the memories you have of her comfort you during this difficult time.

We love you all,
Jeri & Marc

Harriette Carney

July 28, 2008

Rebecca,

You know my thoughts are with you in this very sad time. I have great memories of your mom. She was always so nice to me. One of my favorite memories was the day you and I played hooky from work and spent the day with her at the Spa - it was a great day and your mom was so happy. I know she adored all of you and she will be missed.

Hugs to all of you.

Francine Davis

July 28, 2008

Dear Rebecca and Benita,
I have very special memories of your wonderful and kind mother. All of you will always be dear to me. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy. Francine (Finkel) Davis

Sharon & Ben Kassanoff

July 27, 2008

Dear Rebecca, Mara, & Amy,
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your happiest memories.
Love, Sharon & Ben

Sheri Stone

July 27, 2008

Dear Rebecca and Benita,
I have special and fond memories of your mom from my childhood.
I am so sad for your loss and just wanted to say hi and send you and your family my sincere sympathy.
Sheri Suskin Hirschfield Stone

Jill Gordon

July 27, 2008

My sympathy goes out to the Cohen, Sheldon and Fisher families.
She was, and will continue to be, a wonderful inspiration for you all.

MADELINE GERENIS

July 27, 2008

WE SEND YOUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS

patricia sands

July 27, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Harvey Slavin

July 27, 2008

I extend heartfelt sympathy to the entire family and wish you all peace and serenity on this day.

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