PRICE, Daniel J. PhD of Dedham, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on June 29, 2022. Beloved husband of Nikki (Melides) Price. Devoted father of Glenn Price II, and Harry Price both of Dedham. Son of the late Glenn and Charlotte (Jones) Price. Brother of Beverly Rollins of CA., David Price of NH., and Albert Price of VT. Uncle of Christopher and Angela Rollins.
Daniel was a technical and medical writer with a background in cancer biology and drug discovery. Prior to doing medical writing, he spent more than 20 years as a research investigator in areas of cellular signaling in academic positions and high throughput screening for drug discovery in industrial positions. Daniel received his B.A. in Biology from John Hopkins University in 1976. He received M.S. and PhD. degrees in Biochemistry from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1982 and 1983 respectively.
Starting in 1986, Dan joined the Gideons International Boston West Camp. The Gideons International is an organization that works to reach people with the Good News of Jesus through personal witnessing and the distribution of God's Word. Due to his strong Christian faith, Dan was an active member in the Gideons and played an integral role in the Boston West Camp's operations until the end of his life.
Dan discussed how his expansive knowledge of the life sciences and his relationship with Christ synergized in his life and in the world around him in his book A Physical and Spiritual Reality, which he wrote during his battle with cancer.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Tuesday July 5th from 4-8pm. A Funeral Service will be held at the Greek Evangelical Church 1115 Centre St. Newton, on Wednesday, July 6th a 10:30am. Relatives and friends kindly invited, please go directly to the church. Interment Gardens Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Daniel’s memory to Gideons International (gideons.org).