FEBRUARY 24, 1942 - JANUARY 13, 2018
Robert J. Machado, 75, of Lodi passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Bob was born and raised in Gustine, CA. He graduated from Gustine High School in 1960 and immediately joined the U.S. Army where he served for six years. After returning from the Army, Bob married his wife Kathy (Faria) Machado and they had two children, Barbara and Tom. Bob worked as a diesel mechanic and fuel pump specialist for 54 years. Bob loved to fish, golf, travel and spend time with his grand kids. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and American Legion Post 22.
He is survived by his wife Kathy, daughter Barbara (Dave) Brown, son Tom (Melody) Machado, four grandsons-Justin, Adam, Drew and Zachary, brother Rodney Machado, sister- in-laws Sue Hyder and Joellen (Les) Flemmer, and several nieces and nephews.
SERVICES
Services will be held 10:00 am on Saturday, January 20th, 2018 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road in Lodi.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave, Stockton CA 95204 or Defenders Lodge 3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304.