Obituary
Joseph J. Cohen, 91, of Chicago, IL, passed away November 11, 2018. Beloved husband for over 66 wonderful years of Beverly nee Kuhn. Cherished father of Michael (Debbie) Cohen, David (Dawn) Cohen, and Susan (Ira) Rubin. Loving grandfather of Adam (Yelena) Cohen, Ricky (Colette) Cohen, Elliott (Dana) Cohen, Hillary (Danny) Ecker, Jason (Ellen) Rubin, Ashley (Eric) Jacobson, and Zachary (Bailey) Rubin. Proud great-grandfather of Ethan Cohen, Madison Cohen, Levi Cohen, Max Cohen, Sydney Cohen, Samuel Rubin, Paige Cohen, Aden Rubin, Hudson Ecker, Rachel Rubin, and Field Cohen. Son of the late Harry N.M.I. Cohen and Hilda Cohen. Brother of the late Daniel (Jayce) Cohen and well-loved uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Longtime board member of the Council for Jewish Elderly.Former board member of the Jewish Federation of Chicago, and one of the founding members of their Uptown Café. Owner of Brodie Advertising and Lee Enterprises. An exceedingly generous and loving man who was passionately devoted to his family and volunteerism. There was nothing he would not do for his family. Joseph was a selfless human being who always put the needs of others first. He was the definition of a truly great man, an extraordinary human being. Service Wednesday, November 14, 10AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Waldheim Jewish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the Council for Jewish Elderly, www.cje.net or to the charity of your choice. For Shiva information, please contact Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com