David Ira Cohen
Dateline: Melbourne, Florida
Cohen, David Ira, 96, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Viera Hospital, after contracting Covid-19. He was the beloved husband of Alice (Grosso) Cohen, happily married for the last 13 years, living in Melbourne, Florida. He had also been married to the late Harriet (Kilberg) Cohen and the late Gloria (Wein) Cohen. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, a son of the late Robert and Sophie (Gabrilowitz) Cohen.
David was a WWII Army veteran, serving as a private in the 29th Infantry Division. He was combat wounded in the Normandy Invasion and received a Purple Heart. After the war and returning to Providence, he attended the YMCA Institute, now called Roger Williams University, and graduated with an Associate degree. He then became a letter carrier in Providence, working for 39 years and retiring in 1986.
Devoted father of Stuart Cohen and daughter-in-law Sandra of Cranston and Jacqueline Baptista and son-in-law Robbie of North Providence. Dear brother of the late Sydney Cohen and Irma Silverman. Loving grandfather of Cara, Kyla, Rebecca and Danielle. Cherished great grandfather of Kyle, Alyssia, Isabella and Leonardo.
Funeral services and Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to his memory may be made to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care of Rhode Island, 1085 North Main St. Providence, RI 02904.
Graveside services were held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. To view a recording of the service please click the link below.
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Stu and Jackie,
please accept my condolence upon the passing of your dad. I have the fondest memories of spending time with him when I was a young child. I can remember him taking Stu and me fishing and boating at Watermans Lake. When I was quite small he would let all the kids in the neighborhood sit on his lap and “drive” his car up and down the driveway. It was a big thrill for a young kid. I knew he was a veteran and had received a Purple Heart, but did not know he was with the 29ID and landed at Normandy. He never spoke of it. It’s very strange that I was thinking about your dad 2 weeks ago and talked to my sister about him. I did attended his funeral on Zoom.
Best Regards.
Lou Abbenante
Brigadier General (Ret)
US ARMY
Stu and Jackie,
please accept my condolence upon the passing of your dad. I have the fondest memories of spending time with him when I was a young child. I can remember him taking Stu and me fishing and boating at Watermans Lake. When I was quite small he would let all the kids in the neighborhood sit on his lap and “drive” his car up and down the driveway. It was a big thrill for a young kid. I knew he was a veteran and had received a Purple Heart, but did not know he was with the 29ID and landed at Normandy. He never spoke of it. It’s very strange that I was thinking about your dad 2 weeks ago and talked to my sister about him. I did attended his funeral on Zoom.
Best Regards.
Lou Abbenante
Brigadier General (Ret)
US ARMY
To Dave’s Family,
Heartfelt condolences from The Santucci Family. Dave was like an Uncle to me and a True Gentleman in every way. Service to Country, family, Scouting, and making wonderful friends with everyone he would meet is my recollection that I will cherish forever. My prayers to your Family.
Joe Santucci