SWANSEA – Paul Machado, age 68 of Swansea, entered into rest on May 9, 2016 at the Highlander Nursing Facility after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Fraser-Jones) Machado and the son of the late Joseph R. & Mary V. Machado. He was the loving father of Joanne Nadeau, Kristina Lourenco (husband Mark), and Paul J. Machado. Loving step-dad to Matthew Jones and Crystal Dorsey (husband Christopher). Beloved grandfather to Corinne Machado, Nicholas & Ryan Lourenco, and Kaiden Machado. He also leaves a brother Joseph “Chip” Machado (wife Gerry) and sisters, Margaret Machado & Elizabeth Kalbach (husband Wilf) and several nieces and nephews as well as his beloved cat Nessie and best friend Paul Francoeur.
Mr. Machado was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Prior to retiring in 2010, Paul worked as a Bus Driver for Fall River City Buses (SRTA) for 32 years and was a member of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 174. He was a member of the Liberal Club, and avid NY Yankees, Jets, & Knicks fan as well as an avid Drum & Bugle Corp fan. In his youth, Paul was a drummer with the New Bedford Whalers Drum & Bugle Corp. He was also a Licensed Short Wave Radio Operator (NY1W).
His funeral will take place in the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Friday at 9:00 A.M. Interment in MA National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to “All About the Animals, Inc.” 103 Marion Rd., Rochester, MA 02770. www.rogersfuneral.com.