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1941
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2014
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Alan Cohen Obituary
AGE: 72 • Bricktown
Alan H. Cohen "Mr. Alan the Original", 72 of Brick, NJ passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2014 at home. He was born in Bronx, NY and grew up in Lakewood, NJ where he graduated from Lakewood High School before moving to Brick, NJ. He was a florist for over 50 years and a Brick municipal employee for over 25 years. Alan was one of the founders of the Brick Hospital Association setting up Annual Fairs to fundraise for the hospital. He was a member of the Jaycee's and the Brick Democratic Club. A commissioner for the Brick MUA. He was the Number 1 Brick Dragon Football Fan, some say he bled green. He also helped started The Brick Summer Fest.
Predeceased by his parents Edward and Shirley Cohen. Survived by his brother Robert Cohen, Freehold, NJ, many cousins and a multitude of friends.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 from 5-8pm with a 7:30pm Service at The Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River, NJ. Burial will take place on Thursday April 17, 2014 10am at Beth Olam Memorial Park, Lakewood, NJ. Condolences may be made by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Alan Cohen
Sherry Weissberg Spiezle
April 29, 2022
Alan, what fun we had calling you "Farfel" as the kid brother of my dear friend Bobby Cohen.
You are unforgettable!
Pauline Meyer
May 12, 2014
I was shocked to find out Mr. Alan passed away. He was truly a wonderful, caring man. He will be missed so much. Rest in Peace Mr. Alan.
April 19, 2014
Rest in peace alan,my dad Richie Buck work for you for so many years as I did myself since iwas in highschool in the 70s,i have many great memories & all the parties we use to have! What great times they were,you always worked so hard at things for our town!You will be truly missed! Sincerily,Debra Buck VanWagenen
Joseph Herron
April 16, 2014
To the best florist in the USA,and a great friend who always treated
Us so good when we moved into Brick.worked with you on so many
Things for Brick,Joe and Bonnie Herron
April 16, 2014
Alan, you are at peace now.You have left many good memories to be cherished. We worked together on the governing board for "The Strand Theatre" now, Ocean County Center for the Arts, in Lakewood NJ Helping with the plans for the restoration and keeping the arts alive in our now elegant beautiful theatre. Enjoyed our fun times, wonderful meals in your home.You gave so much of yourself, giving many generous gifts and donation to many. Can now relax and enjoy the music.
Doris Buckwald, Lakewood, now Manchester HJ
Elaine Pols-Robinson
April 15, 2014
Alan,
You will truly be missed. You were a great friend to my family for years.
April 15, 2014
Alan,
My dear friend, our friendship is of many decades. In 1967, I came into your shop for flowers and came out with a job, "Help build a hospital."
Your "Impossible Dream" is now a reality. I will truly miss you.
Norma
April 15, 2014
Alan, our friendship is of many decades. Back in 1967, I came into your shop for flowers and came out with a job. Help build a hospital. Your "impossible dream" is now a reality. I will truly miss you.
Norma
Ann White
April 15, 2014
Alan was always helping the Cheerleaders at Brick Memorial filling the balloons, giving us rolls of ribbon, etc. Hehad the most beautiful and healthy flowers of any other. You will be greatly missed.
Susan Post
April 15, 2014
My dear Alan, We were friends for such a long time. You will be missed. However, I can still look at the stars and remember all the times I had to take you to school! With love, Susan AIletcher Post
Elaine Ely
April 15, 2014
Rest in Peace, Alan you will be missed very much. You did so much for Brick..you ll never be forgotten. And your florist is the best. The Elys
Mary Ann Hildebrand
April 15, 2014
Mr.Allen it's raining and I'm thinking about you and I racing back and forth from the shop so I could turn on the sun pump lol you will be missed may you be in heaven.
LINDA CARR PECK
April 14, 2014
Dearest Alan: From elementary and high school, my wedding flowers, flowers for the birth of my children, our reunion group....you have always been an important part of my life for over 60 years. Rest in peace dear friend
Tony and Claudia Mendola
April 14, 2014
Alan did the flowers for our wedding almost 50 years ago this November. We were his first wedding he said. I saw him a few years ago for flowers for my sister Janis' funeral. He was always just so kind to you. So sorry to hear of his passing...
Catalano John
April 14, 2014
Alan you were a very dear friend to me personally and to the Bobby Buecker Foundation. You will be truly missed
April 14, 2014
He was Mr brick
Alisa Roblenski Mirabella and family
April 14, 2014
I can 't even imagine how to begin to list all the memories I have of Alan. From the beautiful flower shop, and wedding flowers to the hospital fundraisers, or his fabulous parties ! Most of all many magical Christmases at my parents' house. You will be missed. You WERE Mr. Bricktown,
April 13, 2014
Oh, my dear "Farfel." You were like a little brother to me years ago. I'm glad that you have so many loving friends.
Love, Sherry Weissberg Spiezle
Jack Farr
April 13, 2014
Rest in Peace Mr. Alan.
SistahSixth
April 13, 2014
Rest in peace friend. Your troubles are now over. I hope people will remember the good times and when you were on top of the world.
Sandi Orlofsky-Zalinsky
April 13, 2014
I first met Alan in his original store above !Bargainland on old hooper ave. The he continued to donate flowers for every brick occasion as miss brick Twp I still have the dried flowers from that pageant. Rip. Heaven will be filled with ur flowers
Patricia Shea~Sparany
April 13, 2014
I was honored to call Alan my friend. Always remember him with the apron on cooking at the Brick Hospital Fair. Brick has lost an Icon, Will miss you my dear friend. R,I,P, Alan.
pat shea-sparany
April 13, 2014
Yes Alan was a very dear friend. An icon in brick.Can still see him making funnel cakes at Brick Hosp .Fair.RIP my dear friend.
Maryellen
April 13, 2014
R.I.P. Mr. Alan, you will truly be missed.
Joan Groh
April 13, 2014
R.I.P., Mr. Alan
The Scully Family
April 13, 2014
Rest In Peace Mr. Alan…We will miss you.
Fran and frank Lancellotti
April 13, 2014
We were so sad to hear about his sudden death. Alan was truly mr brick township, we have known him since 1968. We are in Florida and will not be able to attend. You will be in our thoughts. Rip dear friend.
Peter Lester
April 13, 2014
In lieu of flowers...
Audray/Robert Roblenski
April 12, 2014
Alan was a dear friend....may his soul rest in peace...his memories will be eternal.
Jim Bangert
April 12, 2014
R.I.P Alan... You will be missed by so many Bricktonians!
Bonnie Herron
April 12, 2014
R.I.P Mr. Alan.
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