Obituary for Robert Cohen
Robert Cohen, 68, passed away on April 6, 2022. Bob was born in Washington, DC on February 20, 1954. He was the son of Moritz Cohen and the late Anita Cohen. He was raised in Silver Spring, MD and graduated from George Washington University. Bob later earned a MBA in marketing from American University.
Bob was employed in the merchandising and buying offices for May Department Stores, Hills Department Stores, and KB Toys. After leaving KB Toys, Bob used his merchandising skills to start a successful online toy business.
Bob loved all things science fiction, from Stargate to Star Wars to Star Trek. He was an avid golfer, and recently realized a dream of visiting the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. He and his father also shared a love of professional sports, including wrestling, and he was an expert in the "dad joke" department.
Bob is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marcy (Goldberg) Cohen, his wonderful sons and their spouses: Jonathan Cohen and Linda Batto, Seth and Caroline Cohen, and Evan Cohen and Patti Dale. He is also survived by his father Moritz Cohen of Bethesda, MD and his three beautiful grandsons, Caleb, Nathan, and Jonah. He also leaves behind his golden retriever, Myka. He is predeceased by his mother, Anita.
The family would like to thank the supportive and caring staff of Hospice Care in the Berkshires and Berkshire Oncology.
No service is planned at this time. Please make donations to Hospice Care in the Berkshires.
Bob was employed in the merchandising and buying offices for May Department Stores, Hills Department Stores, and KB Toys. After leaving KB Toys, Bob used his merchandising skills to start a successful online toy business.
Bob loved all things science fiction, from Stargate to Star Wars to Star Trek. He was an avid golfer, and recently realized a dream of visiting the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. He and his father also shared a love of professional sports, including wrestling, and he was an expert in the "dad joke" department.
Bob is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marcy (Goldberg) Cohen, his wonderful sons and their spouses: Jonathan Cohen and Linda Batto, Seth and Caroline Cohen, and Evan Cohen and Patti Dale. He is also survived by his father Moritz Cohen of Bethesda, MD and his three beautiful grandsons, Caleb, Nathan, and Jonah. He also leaves behind his golden retriever, Myka. He is predeceased by his mother, Anita.
The family would like to thank the supportive and caring staff of Hospice Care in the Berkshires and Berkshire Oncology.
No service is planned at this time. Please make donations to Hospice Care in the Berkshires.