Former ABC Broadcast Exec Mark Cohen Dies At 81

Veteran ABC executive Mark H. Cohen died on Dec. 31, 2013. He was 81.

Cohen retired from ABC in 1988 after working at the company for 30 years. He held various positions within the company, serving as executive VP of ABC when he left.

Cohen also was a VP of the International Radio and Television Society as well as a former president of the International Council of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

The Maine native is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Pitman Cohen, daughters Patricia Beth and Cathyanne, and son H. Jonathan.

A memorial services will be held at the Oelker-Cox and Sinatra Funeral Home in Mt. Kisco, N.Y. at 11 a.m. on Jan. 23.

Jessika Walsten

Jessika is an analyst for TVREV and Fabric Media. She previously served in various roles at Broadcasting + Cable, Multichannel News and NextTV, working with the brands since 2013. A graduate of USC Annenberg, Jessika has edited and reported on a variety of subjects in the media and entertainment space, including profiles on industry leaders and breaking news.