David Jose Placido Lima, age 63, of Malden MA, passed away peacefully at home on October 16, 2022, after a long journey with cardiovascular disease and lung cancer for several years.
Loving husband of Monica (Silva) Lima. Devoted son of Maria Arlina (Placido) Lima and the late David Camara Rocha Lima. Loving father of David J Lima Jr., his significant other Nicole Teles, Diana (Lima) Bateman, her husband Robert, Thomas Lima, his significant other Cirocco Botelho. Loving grandfather of Bobby, Johnny, Autumn, Freddy and David. Beloved brother of the late Angelo Gabriel Lima. Judite Lima Marchany – DeCastro and her husband Durvalino DeCastro, Angela M P Lima, Miguel A Lima, his wife Joanne Lima. Also survived by 3 nephews, 2 nieces relatives and friends.
During his 30 plus years working as an independent long-haul truck driver, he was a good Samaritan twice coming to the aid of a family and saving them from a fiery crash and saving a lady after her car crashed during a heavy snowstorm. They were all very grateful to him for his quick and brave actions in saving their lives. He traveled all over the United States, Canada and Mexico. He loved the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, its people, the American Flag and was a large supporter of Donald Trump. He loved to travel, read, golf, go fishing, play soccer as a goalie, race cars driver, and riding motorcycles. He also loved watching comedies and enjoyed making people laugh he always had a smile on his face. He was also an avid follower of all Boston Sports Teams.
His true joy and happiness were times he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
A memorial service for David is scheduled for November 19, 2022, at St. Anthony's Church, 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue in Cambridge at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in David’s memory to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.