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Robert Machado Obituary
Robert J. Machado
Resident of San Jose
5/21/1937- 11/17/2010
Bob passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Stockton and grew up in Byron, CA. He graduated Univ. of Santa Clara in 1959 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served in the US Navy as a LTJG.
He was employed at Lockheed Missiles and Space for 35 years. He enjoyed woodworking and loved fishing. Bob was a strong person, patient man, supportive father and loving husband. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Lois of 45 years, children Mark, Scott, Linda, Troy and Laura, brother Clarence, sister Rosemary, daughter in law, Catherine and triplet grandchildren, brother in law, George Fetz and many nieces and nephews. His parents, Manuel and Eva Machado, preceded him in death.
Funeral service will be Saturday, December 4, 11:00 at Holy Spirit Church, 1200 Redmond Ave, San Jose, CA 95120. Interment will be Monday, December 6th at 11:00 at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Dr., Los Altos, CA 94024. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Palo Alto Veteran's Hospital, or San Jose Kaiser Permanente Hospice. Arrangements by:
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Machado
November 30, 2010
Thank you for your kind messages about my dad. He was quite the family man, raising 5 children. I have very fond memories of camping and my Indian Princess days with him. He will be greatly missed!
Dan Dimich
November 30, 2010
Working with Bob was a pleasure he always made you feel good about yourself. Recall his efforts to loose weight, and him describing a rice cake as tasting like card board but, eatting it anyway and saying "Fills up the stomach". I am sorry for your loss and hope the process includes happy memories. Dan Dimich
November 30, 2010
Bob was one of my first bosses here at Lockheed back in the early 1980's. Undoubtedly one of the nicest men I ever worked for. I am very sorry for your loss. Lito Valderrama
November 30, 2010
Please accept my sincerest condolences on Bob's passing, he was a respected coworker and friend and I shall always remember him with kindness.
Jim Haynes
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