In Memory of

Benjamin

Jackson

"Benji"

Cohen

Obituary for Benjamin Jackson "Benji" Cohen

Benjamin Jackson "Benji" Cohen, age 29, he had a bigger than life personality, who lit up any room he walked into. Benji was kind, sweet, handsome, hilarious, hardworking and a fantastic athlete. He graduated from New Trier High School, bachelor's degree from Miami Ohio University and received his Master's degree from Medill at Northwestern University. Beloved and adored son of Sara Cohen, nee Schiltz, and Steve Cohen; loving brother of Mckenzi Cohen; devoted grandson of Carol and the late Buddy Cohen; the late Beverly Cohen, and the late Connie and the late Jack Schiltz; amazing relative and dear friend to many. Service Monday, 2:00 p.m. CT at The Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd, Skokie (At Niles Center Rd). Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed on Benji's page at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Benji Cohen Fund, Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.