Biography:

Gilbert Blass Cohen died October 8, 2024. He was the oldest of two children of the late Louis Allen Cohen, M.D., and Alice Blass Cohen, and grandchildren of Rosetta Stifft Blass and Gilbert Julian Blass and Anna and Aaron Cohen. Gilbert was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and Southern College of Optometry. He practiced Optometry in Houston, Texas, specializing in custom contact lenses. He had a passion for collecting antique spectacles, his collection being recognized worldwide. He enjoyed waterfowl hunting and motorcycling. Gilbert was totally devoted to his two children, Ann and Jay. 

He is survived by his daughter Ann Cohen Wilsher and son-in-law Christopher Wilsher; son Jay Blass Cohen and daughter-in-law Megan Cohen; grandchildren Alice Rebecca Wilsher, Reid Price Wilsher, Trent Christopher Wilsher, Caroline Lila Cohen, Louis Blass Cohen, and Henry Daniel Cohen; his brother Harry Bernard Cohen, M.D.; and Patty Seligmann. 

A private graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetery, led by Rabbi Barry Block. No formal visitation is planned.