Jack Cohen

Jack Cohen

Jack Cohen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2010.
COHEN, Jack It is with profound grief that the family announces the passing of Jack Cohen on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in his one hundred and first year, eldest of seven children. To the end, Jack was admired and respected for his intellect, love of torah and above all, his deep love and devotion to Betty, his adored wife of seventy-eight years. Beloved father and father-in-law of Rita and Fred Lewis, Carol and the late Seymore Obront. Cherished "Zaidie" of Monica Levine, Farley Lewis and Valerie Lewis; Cheryl Obront-Primerano, David and Davida Obront, Robert and Shelley Obront. He also delighted in his nine great-grandchildren, Jason and Dana Levine, Brandon Kideckel, Dylan Lewis, Jesse and Alexa Primerano, Zachary and Rachel Obront, Benjamin Obront. The family acknowledges with gratitude the caring and compassionate care extended by all the staff at St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon W. on Friday, April 23 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Protective Association section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 5885 Cavendish Blvd., C.S.L. from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Michael Goldberg

April 28, 2010

I had the pleasure of meeting Jack many times at the Montefiore. A wonderful man and a true gentleman. My condolences to the family.

April 24, 2010

Dear Carol, Rita and Family,
What a marvelous man he was.
Sincere condolences,
Carol and Muni Basman

harry obront

April 22, 2010

you will be missed, by all.
you always earned respect, a great man,

rosaleen and harry

Marvin & Mona Chankowsky

April 22, 2010

Dear Carol & Family,

Our sincerest condolences to you and your entire family on the passing of your beloved father. He was truly an amazing person. May the wonderful memories you have of him provide you and your family much strength during this most difficult time.

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