Marilyn F. Cohen

Marilyn F. Cohen, who was born in New Britain, Connecticut on June 29, 1934 passed away peacefully on Tuesday at her home in Rye Brook, NY in the comfort of her family. Having obtained a Masters Degree in Education she dedicated herself to over 30 years as a teacher, starting as a Physical Education teacher, a 3rd Grade Teacher and then most of her career as a 1st Grade Teacher at the Ben Franklin Elementary School in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. After moving from Yorktown Heights to Rye Brook she also taught at the Ridge Street Elementary School. An avid golfer she was a member of the Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison, NY for many years. She is predeceased by her husband, Jay Cohen, and her daughter, Debra Cohen Jond. She is survived by her son, Mitchell Cohen, and daughter-in-law, Marti, of Armonk, NY, son-in-law, James Jond, and grandchildren Michael Jond and Jennifer Jond of Port Chester, N.Y. Funeral services will be held on Thurday, October 4th at Temple Emanu-El of Westchester, 2125 Westchester Avenue, Rye, N.Y., followed by internment at Sharon Gardens, in Valhalla, NY. Shiva will be at the home of Mitchell Cohen at 3 Embassy Court, Armonk on Thursday 10/04 from 5pm to 9 pm and Friday 10/05 from 12 noon to 6 pm. The Family will be receiving condolences on Saturday 10/06 from 1 pm to 6 pm.