Benjamin L. “Buddy” Cohen

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Of Dedham, MA passed away at NewBridge on the Charles on June 8, 2023, at 98 years of age. Buddy was devoted to family, friends, and community. Born on November 23, 1924, in Brookline, MA, he attended Brookline High School and Middlebury College. After graduation, Buddy embarked on a 40-year career at S. Cohen and Sons, his family’s furniture business. Preceded in death by his wife, Paula, to whom he was married for 55 years, he is survived by his devoted daughter, Marcia Cohen Brier, and her husband Ken. He was a larger-than-life grandfather to Michael Brier and Jennifer Chassin, and proud great-grandfather to Jacob, Max, Ezra, and Naomi. The family would like to thank Buddy’s longtime caregivers, Richard Ssewanyanaa and Jack Rutaigatirwa, for their constant love and devotion in Buddy’s final years.

Funeral Service at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 10:15 A.M. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, memorial reception will be held at Newbridge until 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in Buddy’s memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, Hospice Care, c/o Development Dept., 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.