David Randall Cohen's Obituary
David Randall Cohen, age 61 passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018. He was born on February 27, 1957 to Gary and Ann Davis Cohen, and grew up in Scotch Plains, NJ. He was a star athlete in high school, with all-state honors in football. He studied cello from a young age, training at Juilliard Preparatory School, Manus College, and Chautauqua in New York, and subsequently studied at Indiana University obtaining a BFA and MFA in music (cello performance).
He played cello in orchestras around the world, including Madrid, Barcelona, and Mexico City, where he met his wife Isabella, who was a violinist from Poland. He returned to the states and earned a doctorate in musical arts from the University of Miami, and also was second cellist for the Florida Philharmonic for many years. He later played cello for Broadway shows on tour, including Phantom of the Opera, Evita, and the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Dr. Cohen is survived by his brother, Dr. Ronald A. Cohen and sister-in-law Kim Sandler Cohen of Gainesville; nephew, Brent David Cohen of Burlington, VT; and niece, Lauren Anne Cohen of Gainesville.
A Graveside service will be on Tuesday Oct 9, 2018 at 10:00 am at B’nai Israel Cemetery Gainesville with Rabbi David Kaiman officiating. Please visit his memorial page at www.williamsthomasfuneralhome.com
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