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Lawrence Cohen Obituary
GREENSBORO - Lawrence M. Cohen of Greensboro, New York and Stratton, Vermont died on Wednesday, March 14, 2007.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 16, at Temple Emanuel, 713 N. Green St. Officiating will be Rabbis Fred Guttman and Eli Havivi. Burial will follow in the Hebrew Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers include former presidents of Temple Emanuel and the Greensboro Jewish Federation.
He was born on June 23, 1927, in Greensboro, son of the late Ned and Rosalie Bernstein Cohen. Larry was raised in Greensboro, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before entering the family firm of Carlyle & Co., a jewelry company founded by his father, Ned Cohen, in 1922. As Chairman, he led the company to its prominent position among guild jewelers in America.
A staunch supporter of Jewish causes, Lawrence Cohen served on a myriad of boards and committees including AIPAC, The National Board of Governors of Committee for Economic Growth of Israel, The Hebrew Union College, Israel Bonds, and all branches of The United Jewish Communities, including the National Campaign Leadership Cabinet for more than a decade. He was a founder and was honored to lead as president of the North Carolina Triad Jewish Federation and held many key leadership positions in the Greensboro Jewish Federation including president. He was also a past president of Temple Emanuel in Greensboro. He was honored to receive the Ben Cone Award from the Greensboro Jewish Federation.
In addition, Larry was a longtime supporter of performing and visual arts and education. He was a silver member of the Harmonie Club in New York City and belonged to The Greensboro Country Club and The Stratton Mountain Country Club.
In addition to his wife, Arlene Meyer Cohen, he leaves sons, Russell L. Cohen and John K. Cohen; and their wives, Rachel and Sally, all of Greensboro; daughter, Carlen C. Leeser and her husband, Guy of Irvington, N.Y.; and eight grandchildren, Ned Cohen, Carl Cohen, Blake Leeser, Alex Leeser, Lauren Cohen, Katie Cohen, Elizabeth Leeser, and Lilly Cohen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro, 5509-C West Friendly Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27410; or the Endowment Fund of the United Way of Greater Greensboro, 1500 Yanceyville St., Greensboro, N.C. 27405.
Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home, Greensboro, is assisting the family; email [email protected]
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Mark Holder
March 26, 2007
John and Russ,
I'm sad to hear of your dad's passing. He was the kind of fellow that you never wanted to let down and I sure he is proud of his sons. He had my respect not just as a leader but as a gentleman who made an effort to connect with the community and the friends around him. For years I kept every handwritten thank you note he would send as I was always amazed that he had time to send one at all. God bless you and all your family.
Mark Holder
Virginia Manning
March 20, 2007
Dear Mrs. Rachel Cohen, I am sorry to hear about your father in law. I love you as my teacher and am sure he was a wonderful man. Your friend, Virginia Manning, from your kindergarten class
Robert and Ann Steimel
March 20, 2007
To the families of Russ and John Cohen...
So sorry for the loss of Mr. Larry Cohen. Our thoughts are with the families.
Mark Johnson
March 19, 2007
Russell and Larry: I read your dad's obituary in the paper last week. I am so sorry to learn of his death and hope that you guys and your families are recovering from what must be a devastating event.
Although it has been a long time since neighborhood days, please know that Carter, Lynn, my mom Mary Lynn and I are thinking about you. Our best, Mark johnson
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Dorlos Moore
March 16, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joshua Sacks
March 16, 2007
Dear Cohen Family,
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a wonderful man, a true gentleman with a heart of gold. I regret that weather and USAIR prevented me from attending the service. My very best.
Shirlean Mowery
March 16, 2007
To the Family of Mr. Cohen. So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with the family.
Eileen (Fahy) Scuder
March 15, 2007
Dear Russ, John and families:
I was very sorry to hear about your father. Keeping you and your families in my prayers during this difficult time.
Abby Ott
March 15, 2007
Dear John, Russ and your families,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was always such a gentleman and will always hold a special place in my heart.
Nancy Schaeffer Reybuck
March 15, 2007
Dear John & Russ
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I am sure you will miss him. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Ensign
March 15, 2007
Dear John and Sally,
So sorry for your loss. Your father was such a special man. May
the memories bring you comfort and peace during this time.
Becky Ensign and Steve Sartore
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