Dennis H. Price Sr., 79, of Peabody, beloved husband of Jan Louise Price, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.
Born in Peabody, he was the son of the late Clarence U. and Lottie A. (Brown) Price. He was raised and educated in Peabody and was a graduate of Peabody High School, class of 1960.
It was at Peabody High School that he was well known for his accomplishments on the baseball diamond. He was both an outstanding hitter as well as a highly successful pitcher. Two years after his graduation Denny earned a tryout with the Boston Red Sox because of his outstanding performances in the North Shore semi-pro baseball league. At the Red Sox rookie camp, Denny played alongside many future Red Sox greats.
Following his experience with the Red Sox, he continued his involvement with baseball, both as a player in the semi-pro North Shore Twilight League and as a coach for youth baseball for over 30 years.
Denny was also an outstanding candlepin bowler as well as a softball player. Softball was vastly big in his life, and he led his team “Clam Shell” to a state championship in 1968. In addition to playing softball, he was also a longtime league commissioner as well as a sponsor.
In his early years, Denny worked on the Peabody Municipal Light Plant until taking over the family business of Price Floor Sanding and Refinishing in 1970. He continued operating the business with his two sons until his retirement in 2011.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two sons, David P. Price of Woburn, and Dennis M. Price and his wife Bernadette of Peabody; his stepchildren, Robert and his wife Sarah, Matthew and his wife Sarah, and Scott; his grandchildren, Charlien, Devon, Roberta, Kayleigh Price. Harmony, Jonathan, Jaden, Lauren, Alexis Lojko; and his brother, David E. Price. Dennis was predeceased by his brother, Donald A. Price.
Arrangements: Visiting hours will be held at the Conway Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, MA. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by his funeral service in the funeral home at 12 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. For directions and online guestbook, please visit www.ccbfuneral.com.
