Obituary: Brian R. Cohen
Brian R. Cohen, age 37, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 2, 2015. The son of Roy and Joy Cohen, loving husband, devoted father, brother and close friend to so many loved ones; Brian will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Brian grew up in Boca Raton FL, graduated from Spanish River High School and attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, earning a Master’s Degree in Decision & Information Science. He moved to Atlanta in 2004 for a work opportunity and met the love of his life, Stacy; building a life together and raising sons Blake and Drew. Brian will be remembered by all for his infectious smile that could light up any room, his love and passion for his family, and forming loyal friendships with so many, all of which have lasted a lifetime. Brian is survived by his loving wife Stacy, sons Blake and Drew; brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Shannon Cohen; brother and sister-in-law, Jeff & Amy Cohen; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Jerry & Ellen Sokol; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kevin & Amanda Sokol; nephew, Jared Cohen; and nieces Jordan Cohen and Evie Sokol. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 3, 2015 at The Temple in Atlanta, GA; as well as 10:30 AM Sunday, December 6 at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton, FL. Sign online guest book at www.jewishfuneralcare.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Brian R. Cohen Fund at the Birmingham Jewish Foundation, 3966 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35213; (205) 879-0416. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta (770) 451-4999
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