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Obituary for Harvey Joel Cohen

Harvey Joel  Cohen
Harvey Joel Cohen of Highland Park, IL passed away at home on September 2, 2015. Beloved husband of Ellen; father of Melissa (Alan) and Rebecca (David); grandfather of Alice and Andrew; brother of Norman (Jan) and brother-in-law of Barbara (Jim); uncle of Marjorie (Aram) and Julia; friend of many. A lifelong resident of the Chicago area, Harvey received his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School and worked as an attorney for many years. Following retirement, Harvey was elected to the Township High School District 113 Board of Education for four consecutive terms, from November 1997 to May 2013, serving as President for three terms. A talented baker and gardener, devoted son and brother, loving husband of nearly 50 years, proud father, and doting grandfather, Harvey will be dearly missed by family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Leah Cohen. Graveside Service Friday, September 4 at 2:00 PM at Waldheim Cemetery, Gate, 273, 18th & Harlem, Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harvey’s name may be made to College Bound Opportunities, 2033 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 246, Riverwoods, IL 60015 (www.cbo4success.org). For more information or directions please visit www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com or call (847) 478-1600.
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