He was a life-long resident of Whitestone, Queens. Michael attended P.S.21, Bleeker Junior High School, and John Bowne High School. The majority of his working career, Michael spent as a security guard at 299 Park Avenue. In 2013, he was presented with the Security Professional Award of the Year.
Michael was always proud to lead a debt free life. Although he was not a wealthy man he would give you the shirt off his back. As a co-worker said, “He had a heart of gold”.
Michael was a good friend. His friends truly loved him. This was exemplified during his battle with cancer. They were always there to make sure he had enough food to eat and his house was clean.
His passing away leaves family and friends wondering why he survived cancer only to succumb to complications of the lungs from chemotherapy.
He has left behind a beloved daughter Tiffiny Leilani Cohen Smoroda (Husband Eli), son Joshua Kahanapukahi Cohen and Sister Alene Johnson and Brother Steven Cohen aka Buzzy.
Michael always shared his words of wisdom with his family and friends. One of his favorites was to tell you when going out to have a good time, “If you’re going to be cheap stay home”. If he was here with us today, Michael would tell you to enjoy each day and cherish your health.
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