Maurice B. “Moe” Cohen, 93

WARWICK, R.I. – Maurice B. “Moe” Cohen, formerly of East Greenwich, died April 5 at West View Nursing & Rehab Center in West Warwick. He was the husband of the late Frances H. (Borod) Cohen. Born in Providence, a son of the late Aaron and Nettie (Paster) Cohen. He had lived in Cranston for more than 60 years before moving to East Greenwich.

He was the co-founder, with his twin brother, wife and sister-in-law, of The Twin Florist of Cranston, where he worked for more than 40 years. He was a WWII Army veteran serving stateside. He was a member of the former Temple Beth Israel and of Temple Emanu-El. He was a member and volunteer of the R.I. Jewish Historical Association, a member of Jewish War Veterans Post #23, Redwood Lodge #35 AF & AM and Touro Fraternal Association. He was a member and former officer of FTD and The R.I. Floral Association. He participated in the R.I. Senior Olympics.

He was the father of Howard and Patricia of North Kingstown, Steven and Jean of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Stuart and Linda of Coventry. Brother of his late siblings, Gerald and Herbert Cohen. Grandfather of Pamela and Ian, Joshua and Emily, Jacob, Christopher, Craig and Jillian and Ashley and Michael. Great-grandfather of Charlotte, Caleb and Tyler.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Special Olympics of R.I., 370 Washington Hwy., Smithfield 02917 or the R.I. Jewish Historical Association, 130 Sessions St., Providence, RI 02906.