Affectionately known as Bill by his family, Bill Cohen died on Sunday, June 26 after a recent celebration of his 94th birthday on June 21, with his brother and his brother's wife in Boynton Beach, Florida. He had returned to Philadelphia on June 26th and died on June 30th. Bill was never married and had no children of his own, but he did have many relatives and friends. Bill was born on June 21, 1925, the middle brother of five boys born to Edward and Mary Cohen. He was born in Detroit but moved to Pittsburgh with his family in 1931. He moved to Philadelphia about 70 years ago. Bill went to Taylor Allderdice high school in Pittsburgh, as did his four brothers. He was graduated in 1943 and then went to the University of Pittsburgh where he graduated in 1947. Bill was unable to serve in the military in World War II because he was blind in one eye. After graduating from college Bill moved to Philadelphia and went into the travel business and was in that business for the rest of his life. Bill took many tour groups all over the world; Europe, Asia, and the Americas.Bill is survived by his last remaining brother, David and his wife, Sandy; as well as one nephew, three nieces, two grandnephews, one grandniece and one great-grandniece and one great-grand nephew. Bill was loved by his family and many friends. He will be missed.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more