Florence Cohen, (nee: Adis), passed away peacefully on October 9, 2020. She is survived by her loving family, daughter Ilene Cohen and daughter-in-law Susan Jacoby, daughter Sharon Strong and son-in-law Wayne, daughter Barbara Wankoff and son-in-law David, four grandchildren, Caren, Brian, Rachel, Eric and his wife Rachel, her sister Ronnie van Gelder, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jack and Phyllis Cohen and many nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 42 years, Dr. Arthur A. Cohen.
Florence grew up in Newark and raised her family in West Orange. She enjoyed reading, mah jong, the movies and Broadway theater. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially holidays and vacations.
She will be missed by all.
Graveside services will take place at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Iselin, NJ on Monday, October 12, 2020
at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:
Friends of JCHC (Jewish Community Housing Corporation) -
Specify: The Pearl and Max Randall Endowment:
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052