Antonio “Chapéu” Machado, age 27, of N. Dartmouth, passed away accidentally on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Born in Ponta Delgada, resided in Santo Antonio Alem Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of Joao Duarte Machado and Maria de Lourdes (Arruda) Machado. Antonio was currently working for Newport Construction. He was a communicant of Espirito Santo Church, enjoyed following the Benefica Soccer Team and the Boston Red Sox. He loved to travel and loved his family and friends.
Besides his parents of Santo Antonio Alem Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the brother of Marilia Arruda (husband Michael) of N. Dartmouth, Celso Machado (wife Susana) of Santo Antonio, Joao “Pelé” Machado (wife Tania) of Fall River, Nelson Machado (wife Lina) of Santo Antonio, Claudio Machado & Tanya Machado both of Santo Antonio, Eduardo Machado of N. Dartmouth. He also leaves the love of his life, Taryn Recore. He was the uncle of Milena, Miguel, & Mateus Machado all of Sao Miguel, Azores, Biana Machado of Fall River and Ava Arruda of N. Dartmouth. Eight maternal aunts & uncles and three paternal aunts & uncles also survive him. He was the cousin and friend to many.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St Fall River on SATURDAY here at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Espirito Santo Church, Alden St. at 9:00 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours FRIDAY 5:00–9:00 P.M.