On July 31, 2024, Norman Cohen, 90, passed away peacefully. He is survived by his beloved wife and soulmate of nearly 68 years, Marilynn Weitz Cohen, and his loving children, Dr. Evelyn Cohen Reis (Dr. Steven Reis) and Jordan Cohen. He will be dearly missed by his three grandchildren and his many nieces and nephews. He was the cherished brother of the late Ruth Orleans (Arnold) and brother-in-law of Alan Weitz (Cynthia) and the late Barbara Weitz.

Born in Norfolk, he lived in Washington D.C., Potomac, and recently, Pittsburgh. After graduating from George Washington University, he earned a law degree from Georgetown University. In addition to a long career at the U.S. Agency for International Development, he was a volunteer Commissioner for the Montgomery County Housing Commission for 20 years. He served as a visionary leader of the Lafayette Federal Credit Union Board for over 45 years and was honored by their naming their headquarters building after him. He demonstrated his strong belief in Tikkun Olam through his work in Asia, Africa, and Central America and his many years as a volunteer. He leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and a commitment to repairing the world. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those whose lives have been touched by his kindness, acts of service, and passion for uplifting communities.

Funeral services will be held at Congregation Har Shalom in Potomac, where he was a founding member, on Sunday, August 4th at 12 pm. Internment will follow at Judean Memorial Gardens in Olney. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Har Shalom or the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation.

Congregation Har Shalom
Web: https://www.harshalom.org/

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation