SIMON LUIS COHEN

SIMON COHEN Obituary

COHEN, SIMON LUIS, 60, was the son of the late Bernie and Ofelia Cohen. He passed away peacefully at home after battling from lung cancer on August 17, 2010. His life was about the love he had for his family. He was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by Becky (Bebita), his wife, his beautiful children Ellie and Bernie, his dear brother Jeffrey, Uncle Gedalia, and Aunt Fleurette. He will always be loved and missed dearly by his family and dear friends. We will remember Simon wearing his stylish Guayabera, Panama hat, and having a Cuban or two his front pocket. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to TBS - Cuban Hebrew Congregation. Chapel Services 12:00 noon, Thursday, August 19, 2010 at BLASBERG-RUBIN-ZILBERT Memorial Chapel 720-71st Street, Miami Beach (305) 538-6371 View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Aug. 18, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for SIMON COHEN

12 Entries

Scott Ross

December 25, 2010

I am so deeply saddened to learn of Simon's passing, albeit four months later. I wish I had known sooner.

Simon told me he was fighting cancer when we ran into each other and embraced at the Apple Store earlier this year, then lit-up like the Fourth of July when describing his love of family. When he wrote me in May, "I am doing okay. Just got back from cruise with the kids," it appeared his health was improving. Now this. It's heartbreaking.

The SImon with whom I reconnected was the same gentle, easy going, unpretentious and good-spirited Simon who spread sunshine and laughter during our teen years in Miami Beach. But even better. And wiser. And so very grateful for his family and life blessings that his health woes seemed more a manageable inconvenience than an imminent threat.

Simon was a Beach kid, through and through -- forever family -- which is why seeing each other again after so many years felt as warm as yesterday and as comfortable as an old pair of shoes. Simon Cohen was the real thing. A timeless, authentic friend, who reinforced his affection with the words, "Love you." Those were his last words to me, and they are now my parting words to him: Love you, Simon. Be with God.

My condolences to the family he so openly adored and good wishes for your renewed happiness in the coming year.

Jackie Richards

August 24, 2010

Becky may God give you the strength to continue, and fulfill your children's life. Simon is not here in prescence but you know he is and will always be by your side in spirit. You guys made a beautiful family and he will always be remembered. Although I didn't know him as well he was very charismatic and I always remember him with a smile. God bless you, Ellie and Bernie. Love The Richards family......

Frank & Roxanne Lane

August 19, 2010

Becky,Our deepest Sympathies to you and your Family.Simon was a great guy .
He was a great guy and will be greatly missed i have known Simon for4 about 18 years he was a true friend to all
May god Bless you & your Family

Julio Camargo

August 19, 2010

Becky,Our deepest Sympathies to you and your Family.Simon was a great guy . For the last 5 years we went to the Smoke shop and spend time with Simon . We laugh everyday . We know everyday when we wake up and look up in the sky and see are first cloud thats Simon puffing on his cigar . He will be truly miss . Julio and Freddy .P.S one day we will all be together again smoking a cigar.

Vivian & Manny Mechaber Cascales

August 19, 2010

Becky may Gd give you strength, to continue the road ahead with your beautiful Ellie and Bernie, Simon loved his family very much and he will be always watching and protecting all of you. May Simon rest in peace, he'll always be miss.

Russ & Robin Gutstein

August 19, 2010

Becky, Our sincerest sympathies to you and your family. Simon was a beautiful person. We will miss him dearly.

Bruce Burke

August 19, 2010

Simon was always a great guy! He told it like it was, and always helped people he saw making strides. We hung around a lot as bachelors before he married. We'd hang around NMB and antagonize our mutual friend Lynn Scott. May Simon rest in peace, he lived a full life.

August 19, 2010

Dear Becky
Simon and I have been friends for over 20 years. I have never met a more gentle peace loving man. My prayers go out to you and Ellie and Bernie I know he felt about all of you. When I would ask him to show me recent photos he would light up like a light bulb. I loved and will miss him.
john and joyce ciaramella

Jerome Lazar

August 18, 2010

BECKY, although we have never met I consider Jeffrey one of my dearest and closet friends and I offer my condolences and prayers to you, Ellie, and Bernie; from what I heard from Jeffrey, Simon fought a very hard battle because of the love he has for you and his family. I know this because my wife Susie is fighting the same battle for the same reasons. I hope you will find peace some day while remembering all the good times you had with Simon. God bless.
Jerry, Susie, and Andi Lazar

MADELINE CRUZ

August 18, 2010

BECKY,OUR PRAYERS FOR YOU AND THE KIDS.HE IS IN THE GATES OF HEAVEN NOW SMILING DOWN ON U GUYS.GOD BLESS YOU GUYS.

MADELINE AND JORGE

August 18, 2010

A good friend you be missed. love ya, Ned

August 18, 2010

A most gentle man, with not a bad bone in his body.

Simon shared so much of himself, with so much love and friendship....loved back by us and so many. He will ALWAYS be missed.

Becky, Ellie and Bernie....May G-d Bless you and know that you now have a guardian angel watching over you.
Lovingly,
ani and gil

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