Ross Irwin Cohen Obituary (1959 - 2023)

Lost his battle with Type-1 diabetes and mental health at the age of 64. Ross was a good man with a huge heart, overflowing with love for classic rock, good food, his dogs and his daughters. Ross will be remembered for his sense of humor and a laugh that would fill up any room he entered. He graduated from Saint Louis Park High school in 1977, going on to attend Johnson & Wales University, and went on to own his own restaurant and restaurant design company, Advance Contract and Design. He will be deeply missed by his two daughters, Elizabeth “Lizard Butt” (Kevin) Cohen and Jessica “J-Bird” (Patrick) Student; ex-wife, Gail Cohen; sisters, Andrea, Syd, and Tammi; many nieces and nephews; friend Stuart Rapoport and countless other friends; and his loyal pups, Franklin and Theodore. Ross is preceded in death by his parents, Allan and Phyllis Cohen; mother and father-in-law, Gigi and George Jacobs; and dear friends, Byron Korus and Barry Rackner. Dad, we know you struggled for a long time. We love you and know you loved us. We’re gonna miss you. Memorial service 11:00 AM on THURSDAY December 7th at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2323 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis and available on zoom at www.hodroffs.com/RossCohen. Family and friends will gather following the service at 12:30 PM at Bunny’s Bar & Grill, 5916 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park. Shiva 7:00 PM Thursday at Gail's home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Animal Humane Society in Ross’s name.