Michael J. Cohen ’59

Mike died July 28, 2019, in Englewood, Fla.

Born in Wichita, Kan., Mike migrated east and grew up in Stroudsburg, Pa. En route to Princeton, Mike attended Stroudsburg High School, playing in the band and orchestra and working on the school newspaper and yearbook. At Princeton, he majored in the Woodrow Wilson School and continued his musical interest, playing in the Marching Band. Mike also marched, sans band, with Army ROTC. He was on The Daily Princetonian and was treasurer of Prospect Club, where he took his meals.

Following graduation, Mike served his obligatory two years in Army artillery. He then began his lifetime career as a CPA, working for firms in the New York metropolitan area and ultimately becoming a principal at Ernst & Young. In 1969 he married Vivian Mills, a graduate of Mississippi State College for Women. Mike was an avid reader and golfer — he noted in our 10th-reunion yearbook that he shot a 79, to the amazement of his friends and himself. He also loved travel and bridge.

Mike is survived by his wife of 50 years, Vivian; son Andrew; daughter Sarah Condron; four grandchildren; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews. We have sent condolences.