George Machado, age 70, of Fall River passed away peacefully Feb. 17, 2011. He was the former husband of Patricia (Benoit) Texeira of Westport and the son of the late Joseph & Mary (Souza) Machado. Prior to retiring, George was a Self Employed Carpenter in the construction industry. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing & boating. He also loved to be with his children, grandchildren and great grandson.
George was the father of George Machado Jr. of FL, James, Steven, & Robert Machado all of Westport, Dawn Machado Ferrer of Fall River, brother of Elsie Monteiro, Delores Michael, the late Joseph Machado Jr., Edward Machado, Richard Machado, the late Frank Machado & Thomas Machado, all of Westport, grandfather of Jason Machado, Christopher Ferrer, and Michael Machado, great grandfather of Jayson Machado, and uncle to many nieces & nephews.
His funeral service will take place in the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. Fall River SATURDAY at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours: FRIDAY 4-8 P.M.