Daniel Jason Cohen
Daniel Jason Cohen, age 61, of Western Springs, IL; beloved husband of Ann Cohen (née Gerba); loving father of Alexander & Samantha Cohen; dear son of Lionel (Anne) Cohen and the late Theresa Cohen; dear brother of Diana (Steve) Langer & Jimmy (Ana) Littleton; brother-in-law, uncle, and friend of many.
Dan was an Executive Vice President at CBRE, where he worked for almost 30 years. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1982 and received his MBA from the University of Chicago in 1986.
Visitation 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 4 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, IL 60525. A Memorial Service will take place from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m., after which the visitation continues. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Dan’s memory be made to Misericordia Home, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660 (https://www.misericordia.com/giving/donate-online/)
Funeral info: (708) 352-6500
Ann, Samantha, Alex and family, my deepest regrets on the passing of a wonderful man. I am so saddened by this. Dan was a career-long friend in the business. He and his witty comments and smile will be missed dearly. Rest assured the whole family will be in my prayers, as well as the prayers of many in and around the Indy area who have been following his trial. Peace to all of you, especially during this holiday season…
To the Family
I need not say to you that Dan, “Was the finest kind”, because you lived it every day. Very sorry for your loss.
I had the pleasure to work with Dan over many years. Dan always made transactions easy and smooth. I too looked forward to the annual dinners he and John would host at NMHC. They were fun and a highlight of each trip.
Lastly, as I grew up in La Grange Park and went to LT, we shared that connection to the family’s Western Springs home.
As Dan passed early in life, I can only conclude that God needed him more than us.
My prayers are with you all
Bob Nicolls
Dan was the consummate professional and a warm and wonderful person. We have prayed for him these past months. May he Rest In Peace.
Losing Dan leaves many of us in tears as the world has lost a great person in all of his dimensions. Our company will be lesser without him. We know what the gold standard is and will strive to make him proud of us as we build on his legacy.
Ann, Sami and Alex… I’m sending all my love and prayers. You all have been such a bright spot in my life these last several years and Dan was such a big part of that. He was such a kind and generous man, and the world has lost a little sunshine with his passing. Rest In Peace, Dan.
Dear Cohen Family,
What an amazing man Dan was. Usually quiet, as he sat busily working at his desk. While waiting for Ann to get ready for the evening out, Dan told me some really funny stories about his kids. I could see the love he felt for his family. He also told me about projects he was working on for work..as he was explaining he pulled out a massive portfolio, trying to help me understand. I saw the passion he had for work as well.. He was an amazing man. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Barb
We just learned of Dan’s passing and are so very, very sorry for your loss. We are all in shock and at a loss for words. You are all in our thoughts as our hearts are broken over this sad news. 💔
Sending love and prayers to the Cohen Family.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Dear Cohen Family,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of your husband and father. Whenever I came over Dan was busily working at his desk, while Ann was still preparing to to out on their date. He was a quiet man. But he always regaled me with amusing stories about his kids.. which I really enjoy very much. It was so evident how much he loved them. He also tried explaining to me what he did at work, he pulled out a massive portfolio, which I could only pretend to understand. In my eyes he was a genius, and such a sparkle in his eyes as he showed me all that his company had done. He will be missed by all that were fortunate enough to cross his path.
Dear Ann, Samantha, Alex, and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed my conversations with Daniel and I know how much he loved you all. He will be missed. I am sending much love and prayers to you all. With Love,
Robin Langer
Dear Neighbor;
We are sending our heartfelt condolences and keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan was always willing to lend a helping hand and somehow always found time. He was smart, direct and left a lasting impact on me. I looked up to Dan and although it has been years since we spoke, I will continue to smile every time I hear his name. I am sending all of my love to his family.
Ann, Alex and Samantha
Dan’s dry witty humor was always appreciated during our irregular connections at CBRE and industry events. He simply made me and many others smile or laugh, situation dependent. He was also damn good at his craft! He will be missed up here in Minny. Deepest condolences.
Dear Ann and family: We were heartbroken to hear the news of Dan’s passing. He and I were cube mates in the early 2000’s and beyond. We got to know each other and had some great times. He was a good man, and we enjoyed his friendship. We are so sorry for your loss and please know that you, your kids and your loved ones will be in our thoughts and prayers. Tony and Rejeanne Smaniotto
To the Cohen and CBRE Families,
I am at a loss for words and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a devastating loss for so many whose lives he has touched and impacted.
To the Cohen Family, CBRE and Dan’s many friends –
I am so saddened to hear of this world’s loss of such a good person. While my engagement with Dan was through work, I always enjoyed my conversations with him and loved his perennial good-nature and smiling face.
May you find peace in your memories of Dan as husband, father, brother, son, colleague and friend.
Dan… a great friend for over 25 years and the consummate professional. You will be missed by so many who had the pleasure of crossing paths whether personally or professionally. You put a smile on the face of all those who you met and I can only hope that you continue to smile upon your legacy and the many friends you left behind. You will be forever missed, Steve
To Dan’s family, and his countless friends,
I’ve no doubt I’m not alone when I tell you how incredibly saddened and devastated I was to learn of this tragic news. Dan was a friend and business associate whom I had the pleasure of knowing for more than three decades. His dynamic personality and contagious smile defined him. He was always willing to help anyone at any time. His generosity and kindness was matched only by his deep love and devotion for his family, whom he never missed a chance to talk about. I can remember that last time I saw Dan was at an NMHC conference, sitting beside him at dinner listening to stories of his Alex and Sami with a smile on his face that rivaled the Cheshire cat’s. What a great man! He certainly left his mark on me and on this world, and he will be missed more than words can adequately express. God has called his angel home, and I know he will be watching over those he loves forever. I hope the strength of your family will help carry you through this difficult time. I’ll keep you all in my prayers.
So sorry for the loss of an outstanding colleague. His presence will be missed in the office – I’ll never forget the “move” from 311 and his approach to it. He brought a humor to those around him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
To the Cohen family – We never had the pleasure of meeting you but feel we know you through our years of knowing Dan. He spoke of you all with such kindness, love and joy. What a wonderful man who will be sadly missed by all.
To The Cohen Family
I am beyond words at the loss of such a good man. When I joined CBRE and had the pleasure of working with Dan, I recall his gracious acceptance of me as a team member and was always there to help as I learned the business. He was and remained one of the good guys; I will never forget his contributions to my career. Even more unforgettable was Dan’s wit and dry sense of humor. He was always there to provide a uniquely accurate reality check both in terms of getting a sale completed or making sure we never got too full or ourselves. I consider myself lucky to have had the pleasure of joining him on more than a few deals. Dan will be sorely missed by all.
Dear Cohen Family,
I’m terribly sorry for your loss. I learned of Dan’s passing through some industry associates. Although I did not have the pleasure of working with Dan or knowing him closely his contributions to our industry were profound and enduring. The number of lives he’s touched are incalculable. I share in your sorrow and honor his life.
Peace be with you.
Dear Cohen Family:
I’m so sorry to hear about my friend Dan’s passing. I’ve known Dan for near 20 years and completed several transactions with him and more importantly several meals and personal discussions. I will miss him. He was a terrific guy, we shared some similar family challenges.
Please pass my condolences on to Lionel as well. May his memory be a blessing.
To the Cohen Family:
I’m very saddened by the loss of Dan. Dan was a great friend and always brought a smile to those around him. He cherished life, his family and his many friends.. I had the pleasure of knowing Dan while working at CBRE. We shared many laughs together and he always strived to peform his job at the highest standards possible. Dan and I spent much time together discussing work and personal issues and I was always inspired by him. I am honored to have known him and will miss him tremendously. God bless Dan and his family.
My thoughts and prayers are with Dan’s family. Dan’s sense of humor, generosity, caring, and professionalism will be greatly missed. He has done so much for so many. I stopped by his desk on a daily basis knowing I’d get a good laugh no matter how busy he was. Dan was a mentor, colleague and friend. He was one of a kind.
Tremendous human and a tremendous loss. My deepest condolences go out to Dan’s family.
Wow – I was just watching a video about Gary, Indiana. Caused to remember Dan from the MBA program at U of Chicago. Sorry to see this. He was a super nice guy! Shalom