Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

FUNERAL HOME

Jefferson Funeral Chapel - Alexandria

5755 Castlewellan Dr.

Alexandria, Virginia

DINAH COHEN Obituary

Dinah Fayne Benveniste Cohen
Of Burke, VA, passed away March 23, 2018 after a short, yet brave battle against cancer. She is the loving wife of 36 years to Michael P. Cohen; sister-in-law of Judy and John Oros and Barry Cohen. Dinah devoted her personal and professional life to helping people with disabilities. She also enjoyed traveling the world with her husband. A graveside service will be held at King David Memorial Garden, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042 on Wednesday, March 28 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Congregation Adat Reyim, 6500 Westbury Oaks Ct., Springfield, VA 22152. The family will observe shiva at the family residence following the funeral. Please view and sign the family guestbook at: www.jeffersonfuneralchapel.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 26 to Mar. 29, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for DINAH COHEN

15 Entries

Jennifer Burke

May 10, 2018

When I read of Dinah Cohen's passing in the recent CAP newsletter, Life took a pause with mixed emotions. On one hand I remembered her fondly, while on the other hand I was greatly saddened to learn the news. Dinah helped me get my first job at the Naval Research Laboratory in 1984, through the Schedule A hiring authority. I have always viewed her as a wise human resource counselor and friend. Years later at an EEOC Annual Conference in Washington DC, we bumped into each other after her great tour spearheading DoD's CAP. At that time, I had been assigned as a disability program manager as a collateral duty, and we exchanged contact information. Dinah was once again my wise mentor and friend. Heaven just gained a truly honorable and blessed angel. She shall be missed and forever admirably remembered. xo

Tom Olson

April 12, 2018

I worked with Dinah for many years. She was a force of nature and a wonderful person. I shared a 45 minute subway ride with her once, talking the whole time about everything! The country will miss her.

Jorge Ponce

March 31, 2018

Dinah was one of those federal employees who made a difference. My condolences to Mike and her family.

Sherrie Adams

March 31, 2018

Dinah was such a special person. I have known her since high school and even then she was an inspiration to everyone. She always had a smile on her face and always saw the positives in life. She will be missed by everyone whose lives she touched.

Jeff Neal

March 29, 2018

I worked with Dinah at NRL and stayed in touch over the years. She was one of the real leaders of the EEO community and made a huge difference in the lives of many people. My sincere condolences to Michael and her family.

Barbara and Alan Marsden

March 29, 2018

Saddened by the loss of my friend, Dinah. Hope you find comfort in knowing she touched so many lives and lives in our hearts and minds always.

March 28, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Deuteronomy 31:6.

March 28, 2018

Half of a great couple is gone but never forgotten. Dinah was a bright light to all of her friends, even ones far away who didn't cnnnect often enough, and to the wider circle she touched personally and professionally, That light will keep on shining. Will think about her and the past good memories.

Debbie and Dave Rubin, South Orange, NJ

Sharon Terrell-Lindsay

March 27, 2018

Dinah, may you rest in eternal peace! Love William, Sharon and Shannon!!!

March 27, 2018

My sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort strengthen you all during this difficult time. Rom 15:4

JD

Alida Vessey

March 26, 2018

In the words of Terry Pratchett, ...No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away...The span of someone's life, they say, is only the core of their actual existence.

Patty Howick

March 26, 2018

Dinah will be missed by so many. She was an incredible individual who made such a difference to everyone she met. I am so thankful for the opportunity I had to hear her give an inspirational guest presentation in my class and for all of the other times I was lucky enough to be with her. She was a very special person.

March 26, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Kim Brussell

March 26, 2018

I had the pleasure of working with Dinah on the EARN grant through my role at The Viscardi Center. We are all better individuals for having known her. I truly appreciated her humor, knowledge and passion and know her work has positively impacted many.

COL Stone Quillian

March 26, 2018

Dinah will always remain one of the noblest, kindest, most wonderfully enthusiastic people I'll ever know. The world was a far better place for having her in it.

Showing 1 - 15 of 15 results