Charles "Chuck" Cohen
August 27, 2025

The World has lost a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, student, teacher, attorney, mentor, business leader, and friend.

Charles C Cohen ("Chuck") passed away on August 27, 2025, after a short illness. He left a legacy of kindness, dedication, professional and personal excellence, humor and a deep love for his family and community. His memory will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Chuck was born in Pittsburgh in 1941, graduated from Steubenville (OH) High School in 1958, Dartmouth College in 1962 and University of Michigan Law School in 1965. He started his legal career at Reed Smith Shaw & McClay in Pittsburgh before co-founding Cohen & Grigsby (now Dentons Cohen & Grigsby) in Pittsburgh in 1981.

During his nearly 60-year career as a practicing lawyer, Chuck concentrated on matters of corporate governance, securities regulation of capital formations and business combinations. For more than 50 of those years, he has been a dedicated member of the faculties (at various times) at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Ave Maria School of Law, Duquesne University Law School and West Virginia University School of Law. He served on many occasions as an expert witness, arbitrator, mediator and lecturer in continuing legal education programs, and he also served on countless public and private corporate boards and as trustee of several charitable organizations.

Chuck was dedicated to his distinguished career, his professionalism, his authorship, his never-ending studies, his business partners and his friends, but he was most intensely dedicated to and focused on his family.

He is survived by his wife Michele McKenney, his 3 children and their spouses, Andrew and Anne Cohen, Jed and Debbie Cohen, Sari Cohen and Adam Pollak; his eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren; his brother Henry and his wife Caryl Cohen, as well as his first wife Amy Cohen.

Chuck will be remembered for his generosity, wisdom, humor and the warmth he shared with everyone. His legacy lives on in the hearts of all whom his rich and full life touched.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11 AM at the Chabad of Squirrel Hill; 1700 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Doors open at 10 AM. Burial services to follow at Homewood Cemetery at 1599 S. Dallas Ave. 15217

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Chabad of Squirrel Hill or The Eye and Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh in Chuck's memory.

Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com

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Jed and family, sorry to learn the passing of your father. Keeping him in my thoughts and prayers. Diane Nagy

By Jed Cohen - September 23, 2025

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Michelle, So shocked and sadden to read about your loss. He was a very special man and a privilege to work with and know. Our best to you and the difficult year you face to absorb the loss. Jane and Jerry

By Jane and Jerry Masters - September 03, 2025

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Dear Michelle, My sincere condolences on the loss of our old friend Chuck ( Cantor) Cohen. We were so delighted when Chuck & you joined our last HS cruise . Chuck was beeming the whole cruise. He was such a presence and will be so missed. Tommy

By Tom Bernstein - August 30, 2025

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I always looked forward to spending time with Chuck, whether socially or on mutual client matters. He was treasured advisor to me as well. The world has lost fine gentleman. May his memory be a blessing to each of you and yours.

By Jim Chemel - August 29, 2025

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What a wonderful mentor Chuck was to me at Reed Smith and then later as out leader at Manion Alder & Cohnn. Kind Thoughtful and terribly intelligent. The kind of lawyer you want to have. Chuck and i went through many adventures together, and i will miss him

By Hugh Nevin - August 29, 2025

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Jed, So sorry to hear of your fathers passing, he was a great guy. Peace and LOve

By Jim Pacconi - August 28, 2025

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Dear Michelle, My sincerest condolences to you. Chuck was a terrific colleague who will be sorely missed. Alan Meisel

By Alan Meisel - August 28, 2025

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Jed and family, sorry to learn the passing of your father. Keeping him in my thoughts and prayers. Diane Nagy

By Jed Cohen - August 27, 2025

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To the Cohen Family, Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Chuck. Sending prayers and thoughts to Jed, his family and the entire Cohen family. With Deepest Sympathies Dave Kosick

By David Kosick - August 27, 2025

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Steve and I send condolences to the entire family. May his memory be for a blessing!

By Linda Schwartz-Friedlander - August 27, 2025

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Dear Jed, Debbie and family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. May a lifetime of wonderful memories serve to give you strength and bring you peace at this difficult time. Love, Idelle and Phil

By Idelle and Phil Skriloff - August 27, 2025

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