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Benjamin Cohen Obituary

Benjamin Jackson "Benji" Cohen, age 29, he had a bigger than life personality, who lit up any room he walked into. Benji was kind, sweet, handsome, hilarious, hardworking and a fantastic athlete. He graduated from New Trier High School, bachelor's degree from Miami Ohio University and received his Master's degree from Medill at Northwestern University. Beloved and adored son of Sara Cohen, nee Schiltz, and Steve Cohen; loving brother of Mckenzi Cohen; devoted grandson of Carol and the late Buddy Cohen; the late Beverly Cohen, and the late Connie and the late Jack Schiltz; amazing relative and dear friend to many. Service Monday, 2:00 p.m. CT at The Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd, Skokie (At Niles Center Rd). Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed on Benji's page at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Benji Cohen Fund, Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 9, 2022.

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Sara , Steve my sadness will never go away . I will never forget meeting Benji. The greatest lose for the Cohen Family ever. He was a great young man. I am fortunate to have met Benji. My years are few but I will never forget Benji.

Selwyn

Family

January 3, 2024

Sending healing thoughts and prayers to the Cohen Family.

Cindy F

January 4, 2023

Thinking of you and your family.

Pam Ross

January 3, 2023

I just read this in my JUF magazine & was shocked by this tragic news. I´m so very sorry for your unimaginable loss and send my deepest condolences

Audrey Mass

Other

March 4, 2022

Benji was such a beautiful man. So sorry for this inconsolable loss to you and your family. We know too well that this grief will soon pass in months or years but it will always be part of you for the rest of your lives. The pain in your heart will someday become a beautiful memory of his wonderful but short life. Those memories will last a lifetime. Love Steve & Char

Charlyne & Steve Ross

January 19, 2022

Steve, I´m so very sorry.
Thinking of you and your family...
Judy

Judy Oppman Hoke

Other

January 19, 2022

I met Benji a few years ago at Buddys funeral. Benji was a very exciting person. I knew this kid was going places in life. Buddy loved him. We talk. I was looking forward to spending more time with him. My heart weeps for the family , how do you get past this. No one can feel your pain . I am so happy I met him. RIP

Selwyn P Goldstein

Family

January 15, 2022

Steve, I am so saddened by this heartbreaking news. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Sending light and much love.......xoxo Janet

Janet Wall

January 13, 2022

So sorry Steve, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family!!!
Sending hugs

Leslie Greensphan

Other

January 12, 2022

Benji gave our football team and fans a great moment in 2010 at Park Ridge, IL vs Maine South. He completed a long touchdown pass at the end of the game I will never forget. The coaches, players and fans who witnessed that play will always remember it. It´s been 11 years and I remember it like it happened yesterday I mourn the loss of Benji Cohen.

George Chiropolos

Work

January 11, 2022

Dearest Sara, your loss is unimaginable. We are heartbroken for you and your family. We will pray for Benjamin and your Family as you all try to process the loss of your beautiful boy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Xo, Carolyn and Michael Milligan

Carolyn and Michael Milligan

January 11, 2022

I´m heartbroken to hear this terrible news.
My heart goes out to you Sara,Kenzi , and all of your family.
Please know you are in my thoughts and my prayers.
-Mimi

Mimi Kravitz

January 10, 2022

To the Cohen family, my deepest heartfelt sympathy . I am so very sorry , my thoughts and prayers are with you all , sending much love, Cindy Ancell

Cindy Ancell Rosenberg

January 10, 2022

Dear Sara and family,
My heartfelt condolences on this unspeakable loss. Wishing you strength and hope you find comfort in the arms of family and friends.
Best,
Susan Berger

Susan Berger

January 10, 2022

We will never forget you. A great kid, a great leader and great teammate.

Scott Fricke

School

January 10, 2022

Benji was one of my favorite students and neighborhood kids. Always so polite and friendly. I will miss him as we all will

Hilary Lee

Friend

January 10, 2022

Although I never met Benji my heart and prayers go out to the whole family and friends. Such a handsome and smart young man.

Cindy Finnerman

January 10, 2022

While it has been so long since we have seen one another -I wanted to write and express my sorrow for this enormous loss. Doubt that there is anything - but if there is anything that i can do or that you need, let me kmow

I often drive by where your grandmother Bernice lived and think of our escapades as children. sorry to have lost touch

Marilyn

marilyn katz

January 10, 2022

To the entire Cohen family. So sorry for your loss Benji was a great kid I was glad to have gotten to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Steven Lynn Jason & Morgan

The Muslins

January 10, 2022

Dear Steve,Sara and McKenzi,
We are so sorry for your tragic loss of your beautiful son, Benji. We know that he was a very special person and made a huge impression on everyone that he met in his life. May your wonderful memories of your wonderful boy be a source of comfort for all of you throughout your lives. Hugs and love to you, now and always!
Love,
Suzie Wolkoff-Chavin
Scott Chavin

Suzie Wolkoff-Chavin

Friend

January 10, 2022

Dear Steve and family
I am heartbroken for you guys. I remember Benjy at Glenbrook Small Fry basketball when he was around 10. I also recall the love and respect in which you held him. So proud !
He did light up the gym and all you said of him was spot on. I hope you find peace someday and will be thinking of you often

Stanton Miller

Friend

January 10, 2022

My thoughts and prayers to all of Benji´s family and friends. I was Benji´s 8th grade teacher, and I remember him fondly as a kind and compassionate young man. Benji made other students feel comfortable and went out of his way for others. Rest In Peace

Katie Geier

January 10, 2022

Cohen Family,
I´m truly sorry for your loss. Benji will always be remembered for his fantastic personality and wonderful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Bob Spagnoli

Bob Spagnoli

School

January 9, 2022

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love.

Susan Ruffer Levin

Friend

January 9, 2022

My most heartfelt condolences ...
There are no words.. Sara I love you.
Scottie

Scott Bobek

January 9, 2022

Dear Sara, Steve and McKenzi,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved son and brother.
May you be comforted by the love of family and friends.
With our love,
Alan and Pat

Alan and Patricia Baer

January 9, 2022

OUR SYMPATHY TO STEVE , SARA, KENZIE

ROBERT& JILL JAMAN

January 9, 2022

Dear Sara & Steve,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on what must be an unconsolable hole in your heart.
I am so sorry for your loss of your handsome, intelligent, loving son Benji.

All my love,
Linda Kinzelberg

Linda Kinzelberg

January 9, 2022

Dear Steve, My deepest condolences to you and your family on this heartbreaking loss. My thoughts are with you.

Faith Glazer

January 9, 2022

Words cannot convey the depth of your loss. You are I´m my thoughts and prayers.

Pam Ross

January 9, 2022

Knowing your family as I have my deepest sympathy and condolences to you all.

Herb and Niki Abrams

Friend

January 9, 2022

Dear Sara and Steve,
Our deepest condolences on the sudden loss of your son Benji, we hope you find solace in many warm, fond memories.
Barbara and Robert Paget

Barbara and Robert Paget

January 9, 2022

I have such fond memories of Benji. With a heavy heart, my deepest condolences.

Leslie Glazier

Other

January 9, 2022

My sincere and deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my prayers at a time of difficult loss.

Charles Murphy

January 9, 2022

I am so very sorry to hear about Benji. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Shari Denenberg

Friend

January 9, 2022

It is with deep sadness that I send my condolences to the Cohen Family and friends. May Benji's memory be a Blessing

Jill O'Grady

January 9, 2022

I feel lucky to have spent some of my time with Benji. He will be remembered by his warm presence and his quick wit. I feel very fortunate to have crossed Benji´s path. May be rest in pure peace. What a man to have known.

Katie Grant

Friend

January 9, 2022

We wish to convey our deepest sympathies to Sara, Steve and McKenzi. Benji was an accomplished young man who left his mark, even in the short time he was here.

Scott and Marla Linn

January 8, 2022

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