Rota, Dennis V.-of North Reading, formerly of Winthrop, Jan. 6. Beloved husband of the late Joan (Murray). Father of Brian Rota and his wife Michelle of Andover and Kelly Rota and Rick Bell of NH.  Brother of the late Frank Rota. Grandfather of Kaylee and Anthony. Funeral services in the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. and Rte.28) NORTH READING at Reading line on Tuesday Jan. 14 at 10am.  Relative and friends may visit at the funeral home Monday 4-8pm. Interment  Winthrop Cemetery, Winthrop. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dennis' name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, NY NY. 10163-4777. Dennis owned Body Craft Automotive in Wakefield and was very active in the classic car community.

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