Lee Cohen Sr., 54, of Scranton, passed away at home on Saturday.
Born in Florida and raised in New York, son of Robert and Myrna Kopit Cohen, he was also known as Lee Delray, a talented musician and songwriter. He released two albums in the blues genre and received a first round draft pick for the 2017 Grammy Awards.
Lee is survived by his birth mother, Judy Burnor; siblings, Sandra Richard, Brooke Persac and Donny North; children, Ian and (wife) Molly Cohen, Dorri Cohen, Lee Jr. and (wife) Felicia Cohen and Branden Cohen; grandchildren, Owen Smith, Frankie Smith III, Jacob Cohen, Lee Cohen III and Lillian Cohen.
He was preceded in death by grandson, Jayden Cohen.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Backline, a nonprofit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. If you or a loved one are struggling, please call, text or chat 988.
A funeral service will be held Sunday at 5 p.m. in the McGoff-Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1401 Capouse Ave., Scranton.
Interment, Dunmore Cemetery. Friends may call starting at 3 p.m.
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Sandra Richard (sis)
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Wishing everyone love and peace … Lee was the ultimate best brother and father
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Erin Sipley
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To Lee's family my sincerest condolences to all of you. I will hold tight to my memories - as his friend, business manager and in helping him with producing the album Brand New Man. He taught me so much and it was wonderful to see him grow in the industry. He will be greatly missed - May you rest in peace, Lee. 3
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Heidi Rosenbaum
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Lee was such an incredibly talented and creative musician. We met when he moved to South Florida. I cherish the friendship we had and will miss him terribly. My heart goes out to his family . Please accept my deepest sympathies at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
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Billy Evanochko
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I miss you my brother. 🙏 ❤️
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Kevin H Brown
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You will be missed Lee! I've watched you come so far with your writing and your playing ability as well as singing. I've played with you three times and all three times we've had a great time! I will miss you brother!
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