Life of the party, enjoyed music and dancing

Published May 14, 2020

NORTH READING — Raul R. DaVeiga, 76, of North Reading, passed away on May 6, 2020.

Born on December 25, 1943, he was the beloved husband of Betty (Sanchez) DaVeiga. He was the father of Marisol Jacqueline DaVeiga and Christopher DaVeiga and his wife Christina, and the brother of Frank DaVeiga, Isabel DaVeiga, Mariarosa DaVeiga and Guilhermina DaVeiga; and the loving grandfather of Gabriella and Sebastian Carli.

Raul loved music, dancing and was known to be the life of the party. He loved good food and home-cooked meals as well as the simple pleasures of life. Raul was an avid car lover, enjoyed swimming, and was always known to dress to impress, but mostly he was a family man. He loved having his family with him at his home and all who knew and loved him will miss him deeply.

Due to current restrictions, services and burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden are being privately held. Arrangements by the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St., North Reading. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit: www.cotafuneralhomes.com.