Jacob Jack A. Canick

He was the beloved husband of Marsha Rogers Canick with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.

Devoted father of Simon Canick & his wife Molly of St. Paul, MN and Alex Rogers & his wife Ana Cristina Rojas of Ann Arbor, MI. Cherished grandfather of Lucy Canick, Sam Canick, Daniel Rogers & Marco Rogers. Loving brother of Pearl Solomon of NY.

Dr. Canick was Director of the Division of Medical Screening and Special Testing at Women and Infants Hospital. He was also Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. Dr. Canick was recognized internationally as one of the leading experts in the area of prenatal screening and lectured throughout the world. He authored or coauthored more than 200 research studies, review articles and scientific abstracts on the endocrinology of placental function, steroid hormone biosynthesis in reproductive tissues, and the biology and clinical use of prenatal screening markers.

Funeral services will take place Tuesday May 28, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 1668 Beacon St., BROOKLINE, MA. Interment Newton Cemetery.

Shiva will take place at his late residence on Tuesday immediately following interment until 6 PM and also on Wednesday & Thursday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Conservatory Lab Charter School, 25 Arlington Street, Brighton, MA 02135.