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Seymour Cohen Obituary

Cohen, Seymour Aaron 91. Beloved husband of Merle Goldblatt Cohen. Loving father of Lisa (Gary) Schenkman and Aaron (Leslie) Cohen. Proud grandfather of Zach and Laurel Schenkman and Isabel and Simon Cohen. Caring brother of Zelma Meltzer. Funeral services Tuesday March, 12 at 10:30AM at Congregation Rodfei Zedek, 5200 Hyde Park Blvd. Interment private. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday March, 13 at Joe's Stone Crab & Steak House, 60 E Grand Avenue, from 4-7 in the afternoonappetizers and drinks will be served. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to either The University Of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation at 130 East Randolph Street, Suite 2500 Chicago, IL 60601 or The Better Government Association at 223 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60606. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 11, 2019.

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gwen levy

March 5, 2021

thinking of you Merle and the family. A sad day for all !

March 25, 2019

Dear Merle,

I am very sorry to learn that Seymour has passed. He was a great friend to me and my family,... We are deeply saddened and doubly so that we missed the chance to celebrate his passing.

Wishing you all peace and best regards

Jeffrey, Nancy and Alex Carpenter

Gwen Levy

March 18, 2019

Dear merle and the whole family, I am so sad I just heard yesterday about the passing of Seymour. No one called me, and I do not get the Tribune or the Sun-Times delivered anymore. I know this is such a sad time in your life and what a long time you shared together .You are blessed with all the memories. Much love, thinking of all of you, Gwen Levy

March 18, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family . Keep the fun memories alive in your heart,and the comfort from God's word.
A.C
John 6:40

March 16, 2019

It is never easy losing a loved one, reliance on God is necessary.-Ps.55:21&22

Z L

March 16, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Barton Tretheway

March 12, 2019

Seymour was a wonderful caring person. We spent many years together on the UCCRF Board and enjoyed going to lunch together occasionally.

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Dennis Bookshester

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Remembering Seymour with me celebrated Merle's 2018 birthday @Joe's

Junn Meneses

March 12, 2019

A. L.

March 11, 2019

May the family be comforted by Jesus' promise of seeing your dear loved one again. John 6:40.

Romans 15:33

March 11, 2019

You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during your time of sorrow.

David Knapp

March 11, 2019

Seymour always lit up a room with his smile, engaging demeanor, and positive attitude. He had a way of making your day better for having been with him. He will be dearly missed by all.

Celia Manalus

March 11, 2019

We will missed you Seymour!!!From your caregivers,CeliaAlJunRyanOfieRonaldIan

Liz stiffel

March 11, 2019

Dear Merle and Family, I am so sorry to learn that Seymour died. Anything I can say or do at a time like this will be of little
comfort . You and your entire Family have my sincerest and deepest sympathy.
With love, Liz Stiffel

FG Rich

March 11, 2019

Dear Lisa and Aaron please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you and the family during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

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Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Congregation Rodfei Zedek

5200 Hyde Park Blvd., IL

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Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Joe's Stone Crab & Steak House

60 E Grand Avenue, IL

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