Kristie Ceruti • October 29, 2018A substitute teacher, a researcher, a dentist — three among the 11 whose lives were lost this weekend in Pittsburgh during an attack at Tree of Life synagogue.
Through their professions and in their roles as friends, neighbors, relatives and members of the New Light Congregation, all 11 shared kindness in positive ways.
Today, take a moment to learn about them. A Washington Post story recognizes each person for his or her unique gifts shared with the world.
CHIEF CUSTOMER ADVOCATE
Larry Cohen graduated from Wilkes College with a B.S. in Accounting in 1957 and Columbia University Graduate School of Business, earning an M.S. in Management and Finance, 1958. He served in the U. S. Army Reserve from 1958 through 1964.
He is the second-generation owner of Benco Dental Company, which was founded by his father, Benjamin Cohen in 1930.
Joining Benco Dental in 1959 as manager of the Tooth Department, in 1960, Larry became an outside sales rep, a position he enjoyed full time until 1972. Beginning that year, Larry began reducing his outside sales role and increasing his managerial duties, later becoming the president of Benco Dental from 1965 - 1996.
Larry is the Founder of the American Dental Cooperative; Board, American Dental Trade Associate, plus Various ADTA committees. He sits on the Board of Wilkes University, Board of Visiting Nurses Association and the Board of Jewish Community Center.
