Stanley Cohen

Stanley Cohen, 87, of Avon, beloved husband to Janet (Bossler) Cohen for 63 years, passed away Friday April 12, 2024. Born in Hartford, son of the late Hyman and Sarah (Neikrie) Cohen, he was raised in West Hartford. Stanley graduated from Hall High School, spent a PG year at Watkinson School, then earned his BA in Political Science from the University of Hartford in 1960 where he was listed in the "Who's Who of American Colleges & Universities. He then earned his Juris Doctor from UCONN's School of Law in 1963 where he received a Fuller Scholarship and garnered book prizes in Property, Administrative Law, and Mortgages. He also served as editor of the Law Review at UCONN.
Stanley was a seasoned attorney admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1963, boasting a prestigious legal career marked by a myriad of accomplishments and contributions. His distinguished career included serving on the Law Review and publishing articles in the Connecticut Law Journal. Stanley's commitment to public service was evident through his involvement in various community organizations and governmental committees. From his tenure as a former member of the Windsor Zoning Board and the Windsor Democratic Town Committee to his roles as a State Trial Referee and Fact Finder, Stanley had made significant contributions to the legal and civic realms. Additionally, his appointment by the Governor to committees studying the recodification of banking laws and his service on the Judicial Review and Disciplinary Committees underscored his expertise and leadership in legal matters.
In his legal practice, Stanley specialized in secured transactions, banking law and regulations, commercial litigation, real estate, bankruptcy, and foreclosures. His extensive experience and deep understanding of these areas made him a formidable advocate for his clients. Furthermore, his advisory roles in prominent financial institutions, such as the Bank of Boston Connecticut and the Bank of Mystic, highlighted his expertise and influence in the banking sector. Stanley Cohen was a pillar of the legal community, renowned for his expertise, dedication, and service to both clients and society. In addition, he served in the US Army Reserves for eight years. His first position was with Stoner, Burke & Wise before founding his own firm, Stanley Cohen, Attorney at Law, in Hartford in 1973; his firm now known as Cohen, Burns, Hard, and Paul is located in West Hartford. Stanley was known for his philanthropy, especially for his support of the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. He used every opportunity to use his love of exotic cars to support charitable causes. He was a charter member of the New England Ferrari Club of America.
Besides his wife Janet, he leaves his four beloved daughters Suzanne C. Hard and husband Eric of West Hartford, Amy C. Paul and husband Neil of Avon, Leslie C. Silverman and husband Steven of Bloomfield, and Shayna L. Cohen of Simsbury; his grandchildren Alison Hard and husband Michael Weng, Jake Hard and wife Hanna, Claire Hard, Colby Paul, Georgia Paul, Holly Paul, Samantha Silverman, Lindsay Otte and husband Robert, Chloe and husband Shaya Lomax, Max Stanley Silverman, Julia Luciani, Claudia Luciani, Benjamin Luciani, and Nico Luciani; Great grandchildren Lily Weng, Ty and Maddox Otte; a sister Beverly Kendall; brother Martin Cohen; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Joseph and Fred Cohen, and his son Michael Cohen.
Stanley's family will receive friends Friday, April 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM followed by a Funeral Service promptly at 11:00 AM at the Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, 301 Country Club Road, Avon. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Simsbury Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Amyloidosis Research Consortium (ARC), 320 Nevada Street, Suite 210, Newton, MA 02460, arc@arci.org in Stanley's memory.