Lillian Cohen, 99, of Princeton died on February 19 ^th at home.

Born in Brooklyn, New York she lived in Princeton for 64 years.

Lillian was truly a modern woman for her time.  She was curious, always reaching out to learn and experience those wonderful things that life had to offer her. She was an avid reader, loved studying French, going to concerts, and playing tennis. Lillian welcomed friends into her home regularly with open arms and great generosity sharing her wonderful cooking and spirited conversation. She was married for 59 years to Julius Cohen, a constitutional lawyer and distinguished Rutgers professor with whom she shared a rich and diverse life.  They were companions of a quality one rarely had the privilege of observing.

Having grown up during the depression, Lillian went to work after taking secretarial courses right out of high school in order to help support her mother, two brothers and sister. She also mourned the loss of her 18-year-old brother during World War II, a loss that haunted her throughout her life.

Those of us left behind will miss Lillian Cohen and will be forever grateful for her presence in our lives.