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JOEL COHEN Obituary

COHEN, Joel Dr. Joel A Cohen, of Swampscott, MA, and San Raphael, CA, passed away on June 14 at his family home in Swampscott, in the care of his devoted and loving wife, Sara Larsson Cohen. After a Ph.D. in solid state physics, Joel found his passion for biophysics. He spent his career at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, conducting research on membranes, with particular interest in colloidal crystals and vesicles, and teaching courses for dental students in physiology. Later, in 1998, he found his second great passion when he met Sara, the love of his life. Joel will be remembered for his relentless curiosity, his playful spirit, the twinkle in his eye, and his enduring disrespect for time. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joel's memory can be made to the Union of Concerned Scientists. Stanetsky Hymanson Memorial Chapel 10 Vinnin Street Salem, MA 01970

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 15 to Jun. 16, 2023.

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Pauline Hawkins

June 16, 2023

My Dear friend, we did have some of the best times through the years while working at UOP, you had the best parties., Rest in Peace

Craig Yarborough

June 16, 2023

I was a former student and then colleague of Joel's at the Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Soft spoken, a great listener and very empathetic, he served as a role model for us students and his colleagues. My sincere condolences to Sara and his family.
Craig S. Yarborough, DDS, MBA
Dugoni School of Dentistry

Joanne Fox

June 15, 2023

I knew Joel when he worked at UOP School of Dentistry where I still am employed. I always enjoyed chatting with him and will remember his easy laugh and kind manner. I will share the sad news of his passing with others here at the school and with the alumni who will remember him. Condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Joanne Fox
Director, Alumni Association

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