My beloved God- Daughter - I wear you close to my heart.  I love you and miss you.  I pray for you everyday.  Like a butterfly you flew to heaven much too soon.  Pray for all of us here on earth. You made me laugh and I loved cooking for you and the times we enjoyed going to Broadway shows.  You were in your own way a wise little soul.   Rest easy in the arms of Christ my little one.  Love forever Aunt Mary

I miss you so much my beautiful  dear sweet niece.  You were always so funny and adorable in so many ways.  I’ll never forget how you would visit me when I was so sick in the hospital and that one Christmas helped me open gifts as I was too weak to do it on my own.... I’ll never forget your kindness my dear sweet angel🦋 please tell nana and pop pop and uncle john to continue to help me get better...I love you eternally...Love Aunt TT❤️❤️

*~You are the most beautiful Angel that is Heaven sent, I can't imagine how much time God must have spent. The matching tattoos we got from the start, will Forever keep you by my Side & in my Heart. The Ink is a symbol for Always Infinity and Everytime I Blink it's like your still here with me..~* <3 Love N' Miss U <3
                        -143- Xoxo (♾Sc+Jw♾)


Steve, I'm so deeply sorry for your loss, old friend. 
I moved back to Tuckahoe and wanted to look you up.
Best
 Greg Gordon
518-810-6427

Dear Shayna, We ran into your dad and brother today. We could see the pain of your loss on their faces. We missed seeing you at Horizon's Beach Resort.  I loved every conversation we had around the pool. I remember how excited and proud you were when  you told me about becoming a hair dresser.  
Rest in peace dear lovely Shayna.

With Loving Sympathy, 
The Lojacono family
Kathleen, Michael Sr, Michael, Rachel & Matthew

Dear Eileen, Steve & Michael; please accepts my deepest condolences. I am so shocked and saddened at the news of Shaina's passing. I can not begin to imagine the pain and anguish that you are all going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. 
Sending love and strength,
Adrian.

Dear Steve and Eileen and Michael,  Adam and I are so increcibly sad about the loss of your daughter--beautiful inside and out.  Thinking about you all.  Susan and Adam Gilbert

Dear Eileen, Steven, and Michael:

Please accept our deepest condolences.  We are so
very sorry to hear of Shainas  passing.   We know 
what a difficult time this is and will be.   Keeping all
of you in our thoughts and prayers as you come 
together to celebrate her life.   Take care of your-
selves!

                            Sending Love,
                     Mary Ann & Bill Detorres

Dear Steve, Eileen, and Michael,
There are not enough words to express your
pain and sorrow with the passing of Shaina.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
So sorry for your loss.
Larry, Patty, & Julia Ackerman
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Dear Steve and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your friends are with you and wish you all the strength and peace you'll need.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I can't imagine the pain of your entire family going through this.  My prayers for all of you. Cherish good memories. They can't be taken away. ❤

Dear Steve and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that we will always be there for you now and in the future.

To Steve, Eileen and Michael: I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. I hope you find peace and strength.You are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences. Mitch Lawrence

Dear Steve, Eileen and family,

I felt your pain last night and grieve with you. I can only tell you that we are all here for you. No matter where, when or how I will be there.

Love Robert from Coney Island and family

To the Cohen Family,My most sincere prayers of comfort, healing, and hope is with your family. I went to school with your dearest Shaina and she was a very bright soul. In fact, the only memories I have of her involve me laughing at her jokes or funny stories of how her day went...I just wanted to send my condolences to you all, and I pray to God that her precious soul is finally at rest. God bless.

Dear Steve and family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending my deepest condolences.

Sincerely,
Maria

Eileen,

Haven't seen you in a long while, but have thought of you over the years.  I am saddened beyond words for  the loss of your beautiful beloved daughter. 

Love you,
Lauren O. ( Noon U)

Sending heartfelt condolences, love and prayers. Jerry Wichinsky

Dear Steve, Eileen and Michael...
My heart is breaking for you all....Know that you are loved and cherished.
Much love always,  Suzyn Waldman

May God comfort all of you during this very difficult time.  Shaina was an adorable 3rd grader.   Sending all of you love and prayers.

I was shocked to learn of the passing of Shaina just now via a random email notification from a local online news source.   I saw the picture, read the name and thought that I briefly worked with a really caring young girl of the same name and about the same age - but surely it cannot possibly be the same Shaina.  Alas, it was.  She was a truly sweet and innocent soul that made quite an impression on anyone lucky enough to take the time to get to know her.  I am so very sorry for your loss.

Dear Eileen, Steve, Michael and Family,

I am so very sorry for the passing of Shaina.  My heart is heavy for your pain.  I pray that in the midst of all this suffering you will find comfort.

You are all in my prayers.

Jane Petnel

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So very sorry for your loss of a beautiful young lady.


Eileen & Steve
Our prayers and our tears...

Sincere condolences
Bob Marotta

Steve & Eileen,

Words like "condolences and deepest sympathies" can't even begin to scratch the surface in such an unimaginable time like this.

Please know my heart aches for both of you & your entire family.

So sorry for the your loss.
Life is a precious gift to be cherished every day.
My prayers are with the family.

Dear Steve and Eileen, There are no words. I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Love and Friendship,
Tony & Jackie Burton

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Cohen, and Michael,

My heartfelt sympathy to each of you on the passing of beautiful Shaina.  Her smile and generous heart is something I always remember of her.  Even though it has been years since I saw her last, but she was one of those students that I always remembered fondly. I was blessed to have been her teacher at FGL ( and Michael ) and at St. Augustine's CCD. May she rest in peace and the memories you have be always cherished and kept in your heart forever. with love, Dana Duffy

Steve

No real words can express my sadness at your loss.  I hope only for some peace for you and your family as you move through what must be a terribly hard time. 
 Sincerely,

 Jeremy Savage

My deepest condolences to Steve, Eileen, Michael and the entire extended family and friends. No words can express my sadness for your loss.

Dear Eileen,
It's been many years since we sat watching our girls bop around in Girl Scouts like little chicks. Besides being a Girl Scout Leader, I developed a love in my heart for all the girls in our troop as well as your Shaina. She was always filled with such enthusiasm and energy. I remember when she had play dates with my Briana. They were in the playhouse making believe they were princesses.  I watched her jump from the loft about a thousand times with such energy, smiling from ear to ear. Last year I saw her at the salon she worked for, as I walked in she ran over to me with with that same little girl smile amongst the beautiful young woman she had become, and gave me a big hug! Know in your sorrow we will all unite with Shaina in the Heavens, and until then God's holding her in the palm of His hands...

Dear Eileen , Steve and Michael,Please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences. I am very very sorry with the loss of your daughter.My thoughts are with you all .
Dr Nirenberg.

To the entire Cohen family,

My deepest condolences.  I never met Shaina in person but knew her only through the joy with which her father spoke of her at work.  My prayers and my fellow friars have been with you since we heard the news and they will continue to be for the peaceful repose of Shaina's soul and for all of you and your consolation. 

God Bless,

Fr. John Maria Devaney, O.P.

my deepest condolences for you Eileen, Steve and family !  so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you  ad your family . God bless
Restrepo Family..

I am so saddened to hear of Shaina's passing.  She was such a joy in religion class.  My prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this most difficult time.

No words can express enough sympathy for your loss. Steve, you were a fellow colleague but also a fellow parent and the love for your children always showed in our conversations about them. God bless your family.

Shay a kind and loving heart -A beautiful smile-thank you for the reminder- what is truely important.

My condolences on your loss.  I have a daughter with the same name and I was touched when I saw this story.  I pray that God would comfort you in this difficult time.

My heartfelt sympathy for the passing of your beautiful Shaina.  I have so many fond memories of her as my student in both 1st and 5th grade.  She was a joy and always full of spirit.  My heart aches for your loss and my thoughts and Prayers are with you.  May Shaina's soul continue to shine in God's Loving Care.

May God bless all of you. Our deepest condolences 
The Cooper Family

Eileen, Steve, and Michael:
     I am so very sorry for the loss of your daughter and sister Shaina.  
     My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most devastating and painful time in your lives.  There are no words to comfort or heal you, but please know that you will have family, friends, and God to help you through this.
     Again, My thoughts and prayers will be with you always and forever.

Your friend,

Michael C. Vitolo

I was heartbroken to hear about Shaina's death. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

Julie Minter

Dear Eileen and Steven...You are in my heart. This agonizing loss is felt by  the entire community. All your friends, Eileen  are with you.     Gene Baumwoll (Noon U)

Eileen, Steve & Michael
Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful angel. She was such a sweet girl who brought much joy into the world. 
Please accent my family's condolences and prayers and love. 
❤❤❤

We are extremely sorry for your loss.  May God hold you close during this very difficult time. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Peace and blessings.

The Chiappalone Family

So sorry for your loss   She is a beautiful angel

Dear Eileen and STEVE and micheal     I am a neighbor of Selma.  Through Selma I feel like I knew shaina.   Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss

Deborah turnerzinn

To Steve and Eileen Coleman, words cannot express your deepest sorrow.  Know that we all share in your loss of a beautiful life - your beloved and cherished Shaina.  Friends of Shaina's aunt, Michele Silverman, here in New Jersey are with you in the spirit of unity.

My thoughts and prayers are with you  all during this difficult time.  May the memories you shared fill your heart with continue love.

Eileen Steve & Michael. We have no words of comfort but great memories. We will always have her bright smile and beautiful face within our hearts every day Love Maryann & Chris.

Dearest Eileen, Steve and Michael,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are here for you, whatever and whenever you need.

Steve and Eileen, There are no words. I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Love to you all.
Jeff

Eileen and Steve. Very sorry for your loss. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

I'm so sorry Steve. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
God bless.

Shaina, what a beautiful and sweet person you were. You always had a smile on your face! It truly breaks my heart you are no longer here. You were filled with  goals and dreams and so much motivation to keep moving forward and accomplish the things that you wanted in life. Life.. for your friends and family will never be the same.. we will miss you every second of the day... we will long for the conversations that we always used to have with you. Watch over us all expecially your parents and family. We will always have you in our mind and in our hearts; carried out with blissful thoughts of you every day- until we meet again baby girl. We will never forget you fought.

Dearest Eileen, Steve & Michael & extended family, 
Words alone cannot express how much my heart hurts for yours.  I find myself continuously shaking my head and tears in my eyes as I cannot seem to wrap it around the tragic loss of your beautiful Shaina.  I'm not quite sure how you are coping but I so hope it is with all the love of your family & friends nearby & that this support will continue for you all.  Much love, light, comfort & peace are sent your way from my heart to yours.

Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Dear Steve and Eileen, 

There are no adequate words, so we extend our deepest prayers and condolences to both of you and your family at this very difficult time. So sorry for your loss. 

Love, Greta and Rich Schwartz

Shaina we will all miss your contagious laugh your genuine pure heart. You were truly the greatest friend someone could ask for. You always went above and beyond for those you cared for. Rest peacefully my little butterfly. 

Dear Eileen, Steve and all of the Cohen & Marchese families:  We share your pain and your love of family. Please know that all of your friends are here for you now and always.  Our prayers and support will continue to pour in and we hope it gives you strength.  Kathleen Corrigan & Family

Eileen and Family,
my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time all my love Leeanne Barbagallo

Steve,
Eileen and I are very saddened to hear of the loss of Shaina . Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time . May she Rest In Peace and may eternal light shine upon her .
                                                               Bill Polian ( Charlotte NC)

We are so sorry for your loss, Steve and Cohen family.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Deepest condolences and prayers...my heart goes out to you and your family.

You and I have shared more than a few conversations about our kids, so I feel as if I know what being a father means to you. I can't imagine anything harder than what you and the rest of your family are going through right now. My deepest condolences. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

So sorry to hear of your loss.... My thoughts are with the Cohen family and with Shaina.
Melodie S. Dhondt (Howard Jr's Daughter)

My dear sweetheart niece, I love you so much, I remember when I was so sick how much you cared visited me and helped me so much...my dear Shaina I will miss you forever, my heart is so broken, my dearest sister Eileen, brother in law Steve and nephew Michael I love you so much... Love always Teresa and daughter Noelle

I am so sorry for your loss Steve...I am thinking about you and your family during this incredibly difficult time.

We are so saddened to hear of your loss of your dear Shaina. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Love and prayers
Sara Gil & Hunter

Rest in peace sweetest Shaina Danielle. You will always be loved by so many. Always. Please watch over and comfort your mother, father, brother and all those that love you like I'm sure you will. Spread your angel wings as big as your heart beautiful girl:)

"So saddened to hear of your loss. We cannot imagine the pain that you're feeling at this time. Thoughts and prayers to you, Eileen and the entire family." Kathy and Howie Karpin

My deepest sympathies go out to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and always, Steve.  May God be taking care of Shaina and watching over all of you.  Peace and love be with you, The Rickard Family

Dear Cohen Family, I am so very sad to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. I remember our wonderful times together many years ago. May your daughter be at peace and fly with the angels.  

It is with great sadness to learn of the passing of Shaina. Words are not enough. All our best, Phyllis and Howard David

My most sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your beloved and beautiful Shaina...... Dear Eileen, Steve, and Michael there are no words I can offer.... only prayers....... and with my whole heart I pray for strength..... comfort.... and peace for you all....

Our deepest sympathies go out to Eileen, Steve, and Michael.  Shaina was a beautiful and kind young woman who is now at peace with God.  We will forever remember her with the sun on her face, wind at her back, and ocean breezes framing her smile.  Whatever you need, whenever you need it, you have it from us.  Kate, Sarah, and Alyssa.

May your precious memories bring comfort to your hearts.  Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

To the Cohen Family: 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this incredibly difficult time. We cannot express how much you all mean to us and how we hope you find solace and peace soon. 

Love, Reed, Andrew, KB and Melissa (Playbook Inc.)

I simply can't find the words but please know that you are in my thoughts and I am praying for grace upon the whole family...

So deeply saddened and sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. 

With condolences, 
Erich Rastetter

Steve,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. May you find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories that you shared as a family.  

Debbie and Robbie Spigner
(always Bernie too)

I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. May Shaina rest in peace. She and you all will be in my heart.

So sad to hear of your loss Steve. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family in this difficult time. Thinking about you with great love.

Our deepest sympathies from the Havers family.  May the love of friends and family carry you through.

Our deepest sympathies from the Havers family.  May the love of friends and family carry you through this very difficult time.

Shaina was a caring, kind, sweet and beautiful young lady.  My prayers are with her and your family.

So sorry for you and your family. Praying for all of you.

Saddened to read of Shaina's passing. May God be with you and your family always. There's always comfort knowing He is watching us.

May God Bless Shaina always. My deepest sympathy and prayers to Eileen, Steve, Michael and the entire family. No greater loss than that of a child.Rest In Peace

Deepest condolences and sympathies from the Quinn Family.  You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sweet sweet baby, all your troubles are past you.  I will think about you always.  My prayers are with you and the family.
God Bless You.

Our only comfort is that you will enjoy everlasting peace in heaven with God.

My deepest sympathies go out to the family at this time of Shaina's passing. May god comfort and watch over you in this time of loss.

OBITUARY

Shaina Danielle Cohen

January 5, 1995 – March 28, 2017

Edward F. Carter

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Visitation- Monday 2-4 & 7-9PM

Entombment following Mass

Funeral Mass- Tuesday 10AM