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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
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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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