Jerome S. Cohen
COHEN: Honorable Jerome S. Cohen of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Port Jervis, New York, on Saturday September 20 2014, at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Zelda Cohen and three children, Dr. Jeffrey (Ellen), Lisa (Lyndon Cooper) and Bryan. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Paige, Elizabeth, Benjamin and Henry Cohen of Pittsburgh, Austin and Alex Cooper of Cary, NC and Jonathan and Jack Cohen of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Mr. Cohen was a graduate of Syracuse University and its law school. He served as an officer in the military intelligence branch of the United States Army and saw action during the Korean War. He was extremely proud of his service to his country. His career was spent as a lawyer in Port Jervis; in 1970 he was elected to the position District Attorney of Orange County, New York. He was buried with full military honors in the Raleigh Hebrew Cemetery. The family is suggesting that donations be sent to the Port Jervis Educational Foundation, Attn. Terry Pagano, Port Jervis City School District, 9 Thompson Street, Port Jervis, New York, 12771. For inquiries, email Jeromecohen12@gmail.com. A service of RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC.
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