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JOSHUA D. COHEN

1962 - 2019

JOSHUA D. COHEN obituary, 1962-2019, Somerville, MA

BORN

1962

DIED

2019

JOSHUA COHEN Obituary

COHEN, Joshua D Beloved Husband Of Somerville, MA, passed away suddenly in the early morning of November 8, 2019. He was 57 years old. Son of David Cohen and Brina Cohen (Chernov), Josh was born in Lynn, MA on March 3, 1962 and grew up in Danvers. He graduated from Brandeis University and was a longtime resident of Somerville. On May 23, 2010, Josh wed his longtime partner Ian Flynn. With a keen intellect, Josh combined his love of information and library science with an interest in computer systems for a career in Information Technology and Knowledge Architecture. Most recently he worked as an independent Business Analyst. An avid people-watcher, Josh loved nothing more than to sit on the porch of his Somerville home and watch the comings and goings of the neighborhood where he was a fixture. Josh was predeceased by his mother, Brina, and is survived by his father (Joseph) David, sisters Sarah, Shoshana, and Miriam, and husband Ian. Visiting Hours: A Celebration of Josh's Life will be planned later in the fall or winter.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2019.

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Pat Towler

November 11, 2019

To all of Josh's family, I wish you comfort and sweet memories of Josh. I knew him at Danvers High School-we were both elected 'most intellectual' for the yearbook. While I still question my election results, Josh was decidedly the right candidate. He always showed such utter joy in knowing the world of the mind, loving dolphins and being with his family. I recent years we re-connected via FaceBook, and I was so happy to know of his loving and positive life after DHS. Wishing you all blessing and peace.
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Lisa Lunt

November 10, 2019

Josh and I had some extensive Facebook conversations about diabetes, life and him getting his health on track. I love that he and Ian so loved each other and showed it, and I enjoyed his updates from the front porch.

Lee Chapin

November 10, 2019

Although I have never met Joshua, I know he was very dear to you and I am sure you will miss him

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