Melvin Cohen of Suffern, NY, passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Cohen was born December 1, 1925, in New York, NY. He was 88 years old. Services will be held on Friday July 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977, with Rabbi Saul Wohlberg officiating. Interment will follow at Jewish Community Center Cemetery in New Hempstead, NY. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State St, Spring Valley, NY 10977. 845-356-8600. Memorial contributions in Mr. Cohen's memory may be made to the Wounded warrior Project.