Mr. Richard D. Cote

March 6, 1947 - July 31, 2018

BILLERICA—Richard D. Cote, age 71, of Billerica, passed away on July 31, 2018, at Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 6, 1947, a son of the late George and Agnes (Sullivan) Cote. He was the dear husband of the late Phyllis (Tebich) Cote. Dick was educated in the Lowell school system, and attended Lowell High School, where he also played football, and graduated in 1965. He was an Army Veteran, who served during the Vietnam War. After his time in the military, he went on to work for Raytheon and the City of Lowell. Dick loved spending his free time keeping up with Boston sports teams, and enjoyed going to games with his brother when he could. He leaves behind five children, Kevin Cote, Jenny Cote, Shelley Cote, Brian Cote and George Cote; 10 beautiful grandchildren, and his brother Gerald Cote and his wife Pat. Dick is predeceased by his two brothers, Paul Cote and James Cote. FUNERAL NOTICE Cote—In Billerica, July 31, 2018, Richard D. Cote, 71, beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Tebich) Cote. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNRAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on FRIDAY from 9 until 10:30 AM, with his FUNERAL SERVICE at 10:30 AM in the Funeral Home. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, N. Tewksbury. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Dick’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Mass Chapter, 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472 or to the Immaculate Conception Parish Building Fund, 3 Fayette St. Lowell, MA 01852. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222