Structural engineer Edward Cohen, CEO of Ammann & Whitney from 1977 to 1996, died Jan. 28, at age 96.
A registered professional engineer in 15 states, a licensed land surveyor in four and a chartered civil engineer in Great Britain, Cohen spent more than 55 years in research, design, wind forces, hardened design, tower analysis and bridge restoration. He served as commissioner for the Brooklyn Bridge Centennial Commission from 1981 to 1983 and as special adviser for the New York State Centennial Commission-Statue of Liberty in 1985.