Frank R. Machado Jr. of Tiverton passed away December 12, 2008. Husband of Lauria (Corrivau) Machado and son of the late Frank R. and Mary (Rego) Machado. Born in Fall River, he resided in Tiverton for 47 years. He retired after 27 years as a truck driver for Cardinal Cushing Hospital and was a 4th degree Knight at the Fr. Joseph B. Donahue chapter of the Knights of Columbus, Tiverton. He enjoyed bowling, sports and watching TV. He was a past Cub Scout master and Little League umpire and was a US Army veteran serving with the rank of PFC.
Besides his wife of Tiverton, he is survived by 2 children: Maria Stanley of Westport and Frank R. Machado III of Tiverton; 1 brother: Raymond R. Machado and his wife Alda of Fall River and 1 nephew Raymond.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Tuesday with calling hours from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. followed by prayers in the Notre Dame Mausoleum Chapel at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451