- Date Of Birth: August 25, 1933
- Date Of Death: January 8, 2022
- State: Massachusetts
Joseph Lawrence Cohen M.D. of Beverly, MA, passed away at his home on January 8, 2022, at the age of 88. Born in Worcester, MA to David B. and Sylvia (Magaziner) Cohen, Joe graduated from Brandeis University and then Tufts University School of Medicine in 1959. Joe leaves behind an enormous legacy both professionally and in his adoring family.
Joe’s professional life was complemented by a very fulfilling personal life. He enjoyed time with his family, relaxing at his lake house in New Hampshire, working on various handyman projects, traveling, listening to classical music, cooking and, in earlier days, running, bicycling, sailing, and skiing. More than anything, he adored his wife (Freddy) of 63+ years and was always her partner and best friend. Every family member had a special bond with Joe, from each of his kids, to his siblings, to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Any person who knew Joe was better for it.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Frieda Kala Cohen formerly of Brookline, MA and four sons, Stephen Cohen (Martha) of East Haddam, CT, Mitchell Cohen (Betty) of Foster City, CA, Ian Cohen (Jennifer) of Beverly, MA and Colin Cohen (Jennifer) of Annapolis, MD. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Jennifer (Dan), Anthony, Christopher, Phillip, Brandon, Grace, Ella, and Graham as well as 2 great-grandchildren, Kayla and Eliot, and his brother Fred and wife Sorrell, and sister Judy Oehler and husband Larry. He is pre-deceased by his parents, David B. Cohen and Sylvia Cohen (Magaziner), stepmother Jean Cohen and stepsister Mimi Plastrik.
Shattuck Partners, Alzheimer’s Association, and the American Cancer Society.
