Coates, David P. Sr. of Reading passed away on Friday November 1, 2019 at the age of 59.  Beloved father of David Paul Jr., Alexandra, Nathan, Nicholas and Luke Coates.  Adored son of Margaret (Horn) of Reading and the late John E. Coates.  Loving boyfriend of Georgiana DeBenedictis.  Dear brother of Suzanne Fabiano and her husband Matthew of Litchfield NH, Janice Quattrocchi and her husband Daniel of Billerica and the late Rita Coates.  Also survived by the mother of their 5 children Paula LaRocque and many nieces, nephews cousins and friends.  Funeral from  the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. and Rte. 28), NORTH READING, at Reading line on Friday, November 8th at 9:30am followed by a funeral mass at St. Theresa's church 63 Winter St, North Reading at 10:30am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday from 4-8pm.  Interment Wood End Cemetery. www.cotafuneralhomes.com