Manuel S. Machado

Manuel S. Machado, 77, of Westport, husband of Lucille "Lucy" (Andrade) Machado, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015. He co-owned and operated Machado Construction, East Providence, for 35 years. He was a member of USA Dance, MASSabda, Chapter 3002, and Carousel Ballroom Dancers, performing monthly at nursing homes and retirement centers. He was a Deacon and Choir Member of the First Presbyterian Church of Newport. Besides his wife of 25 years, he leaves children, Elizabeth Machado of Westport and Paul, Steven and Reuben Machado; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a brother, Herminio Machado and his wife Maria Evelina of Somerset; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was the son of the late John and Evelina (Sousa Silva) Machado. His funeral will be held Saturday at 8:00 a.m. from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral service at First Presbyterian Church, 4 Everett St., (corner Broadway), Newport RI at 9:30 a.m. Burial, Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River. Visitation, Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. LARGE PARKING AREA & BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 182 No. Main St., Fall River MA 02721. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.