Many happy memories visiting with Marylou,bob and his daughter at West Hartford Rehab with my sister Bernie Reilly Duffy and her dear husband Anthony Duffey and may they all Rest In Peace. Until. We. Meet again
love and Blessings. Bride
He began his professional career as an associate at Cole and Cole in Hartford, CT. The firm later became known as Wilson, Asbel & Channin where he became a Partner. In 1983 he became Senior Partner with Cohen & Channin. He later started his own firm in Hartford, CT. Since 1996, he served as Counsel with Levy & Droney, Professional Corporation in Farmington, CT. In 1957 Attorney Cohen was admitted to the Connecticut and United States District Court of Connecticut and the United States Connecticut Appeals Court. In 1958 he was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, and in 1985 before the United States Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court. He was a contributing author of the Directory of State Environmental Agencies and Foundational Requirements for Admissibility of Expert Testimony.
Attorney Cohen was a former chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals in West Hartford; a member of the American Bar Association; Connecticut Bar Association and the Hartford County Bar Association where he lectured as well; the American Trial Lawyers Association; the Defense Research Institute and was a past president of the Dickinson Club. He also sat on boards at the Jewish Community Center and was a board member and contributor at the Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford.
Robert Cohen was a leading environmental attorney in Connecticut. His career highlights include; fighting for the Mohegan Tribe land rights as well as winning one of the first asbestos cases.
Bob was happiest on or in the water. He loved vintage car restoration, British racing cars, travel, skiing, fine arts and design, as well as a good mystery novel.
Besides his wife, Bob leaves his children: Melissa A. Cohen of Rhinebeck, NY, Gail A. Cohen of Sebastopol, CA, and Lawrence G. Cohen and his wife Amy of Weston, CT, from his first marriage to Joan Simon Cohen. He was predeceased by his daughter, Jan S. (Cohen) Stessman. He also leaves his son-in-law, Aaron Stessman of Petaluma CA; his grandchildren: Madeline and Emma Stessman, Caleb and Luc Stone, and Henry and Abby Cohen; his step-children: Beth Whitty (Scott Szymanski), Sue Whitty (Andrew Zehner), and Rob Whitty (Kim); and was Bobby to Emma, Nell and Harry Zehner, and Jake and Ellie Whitty.
The family would like to thank Bob’s caregiver, Farida Lumbanga, for her exceptional care, love and friendship over the years. Additionally, they would like to thank Masonicare Home Health and Hospice for their kindness and support.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 15, 2017 in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi Michael Pincus officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, 200 Whitman Avenue, West Hartford. Immediately following the interment the family will receive relatives and friends at Bob and Mary Lou’s residence, 1 Kensington Park, Bloomfield, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA), 912 Killian Hall Road, S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047, online at www.lbda.org, or the Susan G. Komen, Dept. 41831, P.O.Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75244, online at ww5.komen.org, in memory of his daughter, Jan. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Bob, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.
From West Hartford, Ct
Posted On: June 16, 2017
Many happy memories visiting with Marylou,bob and his daughter at West Hartford Rehab with my sister Bernie Reilly Duffy and her dear husband Anthony Duffey and may they all Rest In Peace. Until. We. Meet again
love and Blessings. Bride
From Hilton Head, SC
Posted On: June 9, 2017
Our Giddon family always loved and respected Bob, his smile and spirit. May he Rest In Peace. We are saddened by his passing.
Pam Giddon Freedman
From Boca Raton, Fl
Posted On: June 9, 2017
Many happy days shared in Hartford, and Niantic--where Bob took over after successful fishing adventures.
They married in our living room--and we remained close friends -we loved them and their families--and extend our sympathy to all. Marilyn, Janice and Cary Rothstein
From Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Posted On: June 9, 2017
Bob was one of the nicest, brightest and dedicated attorneys I have known in the more than fifty years that I have practiced law. He was a trail blazer in so many ways, resulting in changes in many areas of the law. His professional life set the
tone was one of excellence. He always rose to tleadership positions in the firms which he joined.
His life was certainly "For a Blessing!"
From Red Hook,
Posted On: June 11, 2017
He fought a long difficult battle with Lewy Body Disease. Wish my kids could have gotten to know him better. I will miss his sense of humor and social acumen.
From west hartford, ct
Posted On: June 12, 2017
Good bye to an old friend and mentor. It was an honor to learn our trade , being taught by a great lawyer. I made a donation in Jans name to Susan b Komen . Til we meet again. John
From Baltimore, Maryland
Posted On: June 12, 2017
To Missy, Gail, Larry, Mary Lou and all the family,
I am sorry for the difficult long illness and now the loss of your wonderful dad, husband and grandfather.
I was 3 or 4 years old when the Cohens moved into the new house across from ours on Northbrook Drive. Soon "Mr. Cohen" became the first grownup (who wasn't a relative) that I ever got to know, always with a smile and a wave when he got back from the office in his green Sunbeam convertible. After both families moved to other parts of town Bob visited us many Christmas afternoons, and I looked forward to catching up with him then. He was naturally kind and sunny, interested in anything I thought was news, and patient enough to listen to it all. I'm sad now but fortunate to count him as a lifelong friend.
From West Hartford, CT
Posted On: June 12, 2017
Dearest Mary Lou, Sending you all the love in the world at this sad time. You were your dear Bob's sunshine. When visiting you both upstairs it was so clear how much he adored you. How kind, too, of you to mention his dear, devoted caregiver, Ms Lumbanga, in his obituary of lifetime glowing achievements. She is a treasure indeed. May comfort and love enfold and embrace you and your and Bob's family in the coming days and months and years. Your 3rd floor former neighbor and friend, Nancy Rossi
From hartford, CT
Posted On: June 12, 2017
Mary Lou,
Bill and I are so very sorry for your loss. We know how devoted you were to Bob.
May he rest in peace and may the Lord comfort you and your loved ones.
You have our sincere Sympathy.
Phyllis & Bill Starkie
From Providence, R.I.
Posted On: June 12, 2017
I extend my deepest sympathies. Bob was my roommate in Law School and a great friend for many years.He loved the "Law" and practiced with great diligence and special concern for his clients. George Graboys