Background
Cohen, Morley Mitchell was born on January 2, 1917 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Alexander and Rose (Diamond) Cohen.
Cohen, Morley Mitchell was born on January 2, 1917 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Alexander and Rose (Diamond) Cohen.
Student, St. John's Technology School. Doctor of Philosophy, Haifa University, 1985.
President, Saan Stores, Ltd., Winnipeg, 1954-1957; executive vice president, General Distbrs., Ltd., Montreal, 1958-1963; executive vice president, Metropolitan Stores of Canada, Ltd., Montreal, 1964-1968; president, Metropolitan Stores of Canada, Ltd., 1969-1995; chairman, Metropolitan Stores of Canada, Ltd., 1979-1995; president, Ritaley Investments Inc., Montreal, since 1995. Chairman Hineni of Canada, since 1984. Director General Distbrs., Ltd., Montreal Board Trade, 1973-1975.
Chairman Combined Jewish Appeal, Montreal, 1970, member campaign cabinet, 1980. Treasurer YM-YWHA, Montreal, 1971, chairman capital fund doctor, 1980, board trustees, 1986-1987, chairman board trustees, 1990-1992, chairman community service, 1997. Treasurer United Israel Appeal, 1970-1971.
Chairman Arthritis Society, Quebec, 1981. Board directors, vice president Jewish Community Fund Foundation, 1980. Board directors Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Safety League.
Chairman University Graduate Employment Agency-Jewish Vocational Service, 1984, Jerusalem Foundation of Canada, 1995. Chairman capital campaign section Montreal Museum Fine Arts fundraising campaign. Appointed Order of Quebec, 1995.
Served with Royal Canadian Air Force, 1940-1945. Member International Golf Society (founder), High Ridge Country Club. Clubs: B'nai B'rith (Montreal), Elmridge Golf and Country (Montreal) (past president), Montefiore (Montreal).
Married Rita Lillian Stober, November 4, 1957. Children: Joanne (Mistress Barry Goldmeir), Donna Susan.