Known for his big heart and ready smile, David DeCosta of Burlington, VT passed away unexpectantly from a heart attack on January 24. He was 31 years of age. He is the son of Mary Lou DeCosta of Colchester, VT and Ronald DeCosta of Utica, NY. He is survived by his sister, Elaine Day of DeFuniak Springs, FL, his aunts and uncles, and several cousins. Grandparents are Jack and the late Marge Authelet of Foxboro, MA. and Ronald and the late Mary Madeline DeCosta of North Dighton, MA. David enjoyed music, on-line gaming and time with family and friends. He attended Colchester schools. David was night auditor at Days Inn in Colchester and enjoyed the support and encouragement of his co-workers and the night auditor Reddit group. A service is scheduled at the Mallets Bay Congregational Church, 1672 West Lakeshore Drive, Colchester, VT on Saturday, February 9 at 11 a.m. There will also be a service in the Spring in Foxborough, MA. In lieu of flowers, and according to Daves heart, make someone smile every day, do a kindness for a stranger without expecting anything in return and help make the world a better place one day at a time. Arrangements are with Champlain Cremation.