Vivian Leah Schenke Cohen passed away on December 22, 2022 in Boca Raton, Florida. Vivian was born on November 8, 1932 in White Plains, New York to Martin and Sonia Schenke. She and her husband, Dr. Seymour Cohen, raised four children in Trenton, NJ and Yardley, PA. They enjoyed 48 wonderful years of marriage. Vivian was also predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law Gloria and Peter Gasman, brother Nathan Schenke, infant son Martin, brother-in-law Melvin Cohen, and loving partner of 16 years, Leon N. Cohen.
Vivian was an exceptionally selfless person who was always concerned about the well being of others. She was most proud of her husband, children, and grandchildren. This was characteristic of Vivian, who was always all about other people and seldom spoke about herself. Vivian studied interior design at Pace University. She also managed her husband’s Hamilton Pediatric practice and co-founded a children’s clothing store Simply Kids in Hamilton, NJ with her son Howard. She was an active member of the Board of Directors at Congregation Brothers of Israel in Trenton, NJ, where she was also voted Woman of the Year by her Sisterhood. She volunteered for organizations such as Boy and Girl Scouts of America, Hadassah, Delray Community Hospital, Greenwood House Nursing Home, and many more.
Vivian is survived by her loving children Howard (Janet) Cohen of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, David (Laurie) Cohen of Pacific Palisades, California, Michelle (Todd) Wolff of Boca Raton, Florida, and Jeffrey (Dana) Cohen of Delray Beach, Florida. She is also survived by her grandchildren who she adored, Lauren (Zach) Cohen Appelbaum, Shelly (Matt) Brodsky, Hannah Cohen; Ariel (Adam), Jeremy, Daniella, and Jordan Cohen; Jenna and Brett Wolff; Natalie and Daniel Cohen; plus many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 26 at 1:30 pm at Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel, 1534 Pennington Rd., Ewing Township, NJ. The family strongly recommends wearing a mask at the indoor service. The service can be viewed at the Zoom link below. Burial will follow at Brothers of Israel Cemetery on Cedar Lane, Hamilton, NJ. Shiva will be observed at the Cohen residence in Lawrenceville on Tuesday and Wednesday evening at 7 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be offered to a charity of your choice.
Zoom webinar.
When: Dec 26, 2022 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Vivian Cohen Funeral Livestream
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81656234379 (no password required)
What a wonderful person Vivian Cohen was. She will continue to live through her children and grandchildren. I understand more and more why the David and Laurie Cohen family are so high quality…. It starts with the grandparents. How blessed she was with such a big loving family. Her life will be celebrated for many years to come. XXOO Catherine Swanky
We are so sorry for your loss and celebrate how wonderful Vivian was.
Sending a big hug.
What a wonderful family. She was a lucky woman.