David Cardoza

David Jude Cardoza was a lifelong resident of Weymouth, Massachusetts, known throughout the South Shore as a skilled Harley Davidson mechanic, a self-taught computer troubleshooter, and a warm, funny presence at community events. He died on September 25, 2026, at his home in Weymouth, at the age of 68, one day before what would have been his 69th birthday, after a long illness that most recently included several strokes.

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Cardoza settled in Weymouth, where he built a reputation over decades as an outstanding motorcycle mechanic. After working for other shop owners, he eventually opened his own Harley Davidson repair business in the town, a step that let him turn a lifelong passion for motorcycles into his livelihood. Friends and neighbors also came to know him as the person to call when a computer would not cooperate, a self-described computer geek who could fix almost anything mechanical or electronic that was put in front of him.

Beyond his mechanical talents, Cardoza was a familiar face at local gatherings of every kind, from Battle of the Bands nights and karaoke evenings to meat raffles and motorcycle runs held for charity. He was remembered as someone who gave freely of his time and resources and who brought others along with him whenever he set out to enjoy life, whether on his Harley Low Rider, on vacation in Prince Edward Island or Maui, or simply spending time with the people close to him. His love of classic rock was central to how those who knew him will remember him, and the obituary marking his death noted that the song "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" would forever call him to mind for those who loved him.

In his final years, Cardoza's health declined and he was gradually forced to give up many of the activities and friendships that had defined his life, a period his family described as a long and courageous struggle. He died at home, surrounded, according to his obituary, by the comfort of family, after this extended battle with health problems that had culminated in several strokes.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Cardoza, his children Christina, Scott, and Jacqueline Cardoza, his grandson Christopher Cardoza, and his sister Kathleen LaFayette of Alabama. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Lorraine Cardoza, and his brother Joseph Cardoza of Readville. Arrangements are being handled by McDonald Keohane Funeral Home in Weymouth, and the family has invited friends to share memories and condolences through the funeral home's online guestbook.