Ethan Mathew Cohen

Ethan Mathew Cohen obituary

Ethan Mathew Cohen

Ethan Cohen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Goldman Funeral Group - Buffalo Grove Chapel on Sep. 25, 2025.

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Ethan Mathew Cohen, age 27, of Buffalo Grove, beloved son of Billy and Dana (nee Glickman) Cohen; loving brother of Dr. Brandon Cohen and Mason Cohen; adored grandson of Sharon and Mike Gitelman, Joel Glickman, Ann and Hershey Blitstein and the late Barry Cohen; cherished nephew of Stacy Samuels, Julie Cohen and Andrea Vander Linden, Joree and Paul Chason, Hal Gitelman, and Mindi and Anthony D'Elia; dear cousin of Chloe and Dan Serota, Jake Samuels, Dylan and Jack Chason; treasured friend to many. Ethan's dimples and his smile lit up a room. A beloved son, brother, and grandson, he was known for his humor, kindness, and adventurous spirit. Ethan loved travel, music, and sports, and he had a deep connection to Judaism and the Chabad community. His six weeks of Jewish study in the Berkshires, New York, nurtured his spirituality and played a meaningful role in his life. Ethan's warmth, laughter, and love for family will be forever cherished. Service Friday, 2:00 p.m. CT at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 Block N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Ethan's service will be livestreamed on his webpage at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Families Anonymous, www.fachicago.org, or to the Northwest Suburban Chabad, www.nwschabad.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.

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Alex Moskovic

September 27, 2025

Dear Billy, Dana and family,

In the short handful of years I have had the pleasure of knowing you, I did not get to know Ethan. Yet, by the time each of you finished speaking, I felt that I knew and understood him - the boundless love he shared with his family, the complex quest and journeys he embarked upon to satiate his racing intellectual mind and curiosities, and the purity of his unharnessed spirit, heart and soul. You have all been in my thoughts every single day, and I have played back the speeches in my mind over and over again. Like Ethan, I believe there are more questions than answers in this life. However, one thing I know for sure is that the words you all spoke about him yesterday could not have captured and honored his soul and essence any better. Thank you for finding the strength to connect so deeply with all of us on such a difficult day. I hope during this difficult time that you all can find some comfort in the very words and memories you shared with all of us.

Big hugs,
Alex

Holly Leff-Pressman

September 26, 2025

Sending love, light and prayers to the entire family . Holly Pressman

Jodi kirsh

September 26, 2025

Dana ,Billy,Mason and Brandon ,
So very sorry for your loss .May Ethan´s memory be a blessing .
Jodi &Allen Kirsh

Tori Bar-Shalom

September 26, 2025

To the Cohen Family,

Sending our deepest condolences. Ethan was so loved and I will cherish our memories together. Sending you all love and strength. May his memory be a blessing

Tori Bar-Shalom & Family

Marla Sloan-Starkopf

September 26, 2025

Dear Dana, Billy and Family, My deepest condolences. May Ethan Rest in Paradise.

Janet Weinberg

September 25, 2025

Dear friend Dana, I am heartbroken to hear of Ethan´s passing. Sending you love and light to comfort you and your family at this difficult time. May G-d watch over you and protect you.

Jackie Koukol

September 25, 2025

Lifting prayers for your broken hearts!! May you find comfort in your cherished memories!

Chicky Johnson

September 25, 2025

To the Cohen family: I will be lifting up your family in prayer and praying for comfort in this difficult time.

Deborah Goldsholl

September 25, 2025

Dana I am so saddened to hear about Ethan's passing. I'm thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time.

Laura MacLennan

September 25, 2025

Dana, Bill & family, I can not imagine the heartbreak you are all feeling. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Kenneth keith

September 25, 2025

Dana and Billy, no words to express my sorrow for your loss. My arms are around you and your family in this most tragic moment.
I am out west and will unfortunately not be able to attend tomorrow. Please know if I was home I would 100% be there for real hugs instead of virtual.
I´ll reach out in the coming weeks.stay strong my friends!!!

Alexa Winer

September 25, 2025

Sending all my love!! grateful for the memories - like this one from Lolla 2015

Joan foos

September 25, 2025

I have so many menories of Ethan! My favorite was when our boys each lost one shoe and continued to wear them with the wrong size! He was such a sweet boy! We are sending our love! Sending peace and love to all of you!

Ellen Stein

September 25, 2025

So sorry to learn of your beloved Ethan´s
passing. Hopefully the love of family and
friends will carry you through this period
of grief. May his memory be for a
blessing.
Our Love,
Stan & Ellen Stein

Sadie Winter

September 25, 2025

Great memories!

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