Roberta Nahigian Cohn, 63

CRANSTON, R.I. – Roberta Nahigian Cohn died July 23 at Eleanor Slater Hospital, Cranston. She was predeceased by her husband, the late Ralph Nahigian. She was born in Providence, daughter of Shirley E. Cohn of Warwick and the late Jerry Cohn. She was a graduate of Cranston West High School and attended college in Boston. Prior to her illness, she was an area manager for Princess House in California.

Besides her mother, she is survived by her sister, Susan (Edward) Sweeney of Wakefield and a brother, Larry (Mary) Cohn, of Menlo Park, Calif., and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Upon her return to R.I., she was an active participant in and recognized artist by the United Cerebral Palsy Adaptive Arts Program.

Contributions can be made in Roberta’s memory to the United Cerebral Palsy Adaptive Arts Program, 200 Main St., Suite 210, Pawtucket, R.I. 02860.