Richard Cohen, 79, a multi-instrumentalist and a member of Local 802 since 1967, died on May 6, 2025 in New Rochelle, New York. Richard was a talented musician and composer with a prolific history across numerous genres. He enjoyed musical collaborations with Steve Reich, Peter Brook, Ellen Stewart and Elizabeth Swados, among others. He was also a revered music teacher to the students at PS158. His sense of wonder and appreciation for the little things in life were contagious and will be missed by his friends and family.  He approached life with such sincerity that his accidental humor was impossible not to love. Richard is survived by his treasured daughter Molly Cohen as well as beloved nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother Jay, sister-in-law Shirley, sister Avis, parents Leo and Eva, and Molly’s mother Janee Albert.

Obituary submitted by Molly Cohen