Bernard Cohen

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Bernard Cohen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beth Israel Memorial Chapel - Delray Beach on Feb. 24, 2026.
Our beloved Bernard Cohen passed away at age 96 on 2/22/26 in Boca Raton, Florida

He grew up in the Bronx and was a gifted athlete, earning All City honors as a basketball player at Taft High School. He served his country honorably as a soldier in the U.S. Army.

He enjoyed a successful career in the garment center, where he spent many years until retiring to Florida.

He will be remembered most for his love of, and pride in, his family. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 70 years, Bernice, his three children, David, Susan (Eric) Josephson, and Julie, and his adored grandchildren, Emily and Brian.

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