Allen I. Cohen
1953 – 2025
Allen I. Cohen, 71, of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 26.
He was raised in Belleville, New Jersey, by his parents of blessed memory, Florence and Morris Cohen. He was a Lawrenceville resident for the last 37 years.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University in 1975, and Master of Business Administration from the UCLA Anderson School of Management in 1984.
Allen retired in 2023 following a career in commercial real estate and public housing, with the last 13 years working for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
He was a longtime active member of Adath Israel Congregation in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Allen had a zest for travel, diligently planning trips to national parks, state capitol buildings, and all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. He was committed to staying current by reading and watching the news daily. He also never turned down a chocolate dessert.
Allen was the beloved husband of Gale; proud father of Michael and his wife, Hilary; Adam and his wife, Rachel; caring grandfather of Harper and Austin; dedicated brother of Robert Cohen. His love of his family extends to his sisters/brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services are Monday, April 28 at 11:00 AM at Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Burial will follow at King Solomon Memorial Park in Clifton, NJ.
Allen’s family kindly asks you to consider a donation to the GIST Cancer Research Fund (gistinfo.org) or Adath Israel Congregation.
Funeral arrangements are by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel. OrlandsMemorialChapel.com/allen-cohen
Gale,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you, for losing your life long partner. I hope, over time, the cherished memories you shared with Allen, will help to ease your sadness and pain.
With love and sympathy,
Janine
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved friend Allen.
Dear Gale,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. My heart aches for you and your family during this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts.
With deepest sympathy,
Erin
I’m so sorry prayers to you and the family. Love mitch cohen
Gale,
Words cannot convey the depth of my sorrow for your loss of Allen . I am glad
You shared so many wonderful adventures and that he got to meet his beautiful grandchildren, Harper and Austin. May his memory be carried forward in the lives of your growing family. You are all in my prayers.
Charlotte Genetta
Dear Gale,
I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts, and I’m sending strength and comfort your way.
With sympathy,
Kathleen Edgcomb Coyne
Gale,
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your husband. I always enjoyed hearing about your family’s travels and love of tennis. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Dearest Family, May HASHEM give you the strength to endure such a significant loss. Allen was a good man who loved his family with all his heart. He always did what was right and set a good example. May his memory be a blessing. Love Cousin, Gloria Landsman Levine😓