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SHELDON COHEN Obituary

COHEN, Sheldon AKA The Mayor of Harvard Square, founder of Out of Town News and beloved philanthropist of Foxborough, MA., passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023 at the age of 92 at the Village at Willow Crossing. Beloved husband of Gaby Cohen, brother of the late Fred Cohen, father of Leslie, Beth and Marcie, beloved stepfather of Limor and Shirly and proud grandfather of Jennifer, Lindsey, Alexandra, Ethan, Matan, Cole, Sage and Storm. Sheldon will be laid to rest at Mishkan Tefilah Cemetery, 2605 Center Street, W. Roxbury, MA at 11AM on Thursday, October 19, 2023. A Memorial observance will be held thereafter at Cannon Forge Clubhouse, 25 Cannon Forge Drive, Foxborough following the burial from 1PM-5PM. Shiva will take place in Gaby Cohen's home on Friday October 20th from 2:00PM to 5:00PM In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Global Smile Foundation, 106 Access Road, Suite 209, Norwood, MA 02062 or online at www.gsmile.org.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2023.

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Gaby Cohen

October 14, 2024

It has been one year, since I lost my beloved Sheldon; I miss him every day but I have wonderful memories from the many years we spend together.
Sheldon was a good husband, father and step father, and a great stekp grandfather to my grandchildren. He was a good friend to all who knew him and everyone loved him.
sheldon's memory will allways stay with me and all who knew him.
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Gaby

Richard Lee Jablow MD

January 19, 2024

I was saddened to learn of Sheldon´s passing. I worked for him at out of town news while I was in high school. I learned from him not only did you have to work hard to get to the top, but you had to work even harder to stay there. I believe this and other lessons I learned from Sheldon were instrumental in my life.
Richard Lee Jablow MD, FACEP

Janet Cahaly

October 19, 2023

In loving memory of our dear friend Sheldon.
Janet Cahaly and family

Marcie Cohen

October 19, 2023

Marcie Cohen

October 19, 2023

Marcie Cohen

October 19, 2023

Daddy,
I will hold tight to everything you taught me.
May you rest in peace.
Love you,
Marcie

David Jacobs

October 18, 2023

I will always have fond memories of a friendship with Sheldon and a business relationship that goes back more than more than 65 years. My sincere condolences to Sheldon's family. May his memory be as a blessing.

Maureen Sullivan Santoro

October 18, 2023

Sharing in your sorrow and offering heartfelt sympathy.

Treasured Tribute Wreath

THE CARDULLO FAMILY

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Michael Sullivan

October 17, 2023

To the Cohen Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. We had the great honor and pleasure to have Sheldon as a friend to multiple generations of our family. He made a difference in the many lives in touched throughout his life. We are all better off for having Sheldon in our lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael and Denise Sullivan

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Oct

19

Memorial Gathering

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cannon Forge Clubhouse,

25 Cannon Forge Drive, Foxborough, MA

Oct

19

Burial

11:00 a.m.

Mishkan Tefilah Cemetery

2605 Center Street, W. Roxbury, MA

Oct

20

Shiva

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Gaby Cohen's home

MA

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