IN MEMORIAM

Burl Ira Cohen, 70, passed away on Aug. 10. A 40-year industry veteran, Cohen began his career as a route service person in Oakland, CA, for Aratex and progressed into sales. Subsequently, he was sales/service manager in San Diego and assisted that location in becoming the largest in the area. He moved on to sales roles for Penn Emblem, Penn State Textiles and VF Workwear. Cohen is survived by his wife, Sharon.

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