Frank Martin Machado, age 84, passed on in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones in Ceres, California on Friday, August 17, 2018. He was born on February 12, 1934, in the small town of Tipton, California. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marian L. Machado, son Frank M. Machado Jr., daughter, Bernadette M. Coelho (Frank R.), daughter, Marianne E. Machado, 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also, survived by his brother, John M. Machado of Paradise, California. Frank is proceeded in death by his parents Anthony and Theodora Machado, his sister Mary M. Leal, brother Tony M. Machado and brother Manuel M. Machado.
Frank grew up in Tipton, California, he was the youngest of 5 children born to Antonio and Theodora Machado. They were both immigrants from Terceira, Azores, Portugal. Frank, from a young age, picked cotton, peaches and cut grapes. He had a paper route, and when the war started, it was not unusual for he and his brothers to walk the roadways looking for cigarette packages for the aluminum foil; turning it in by the pound to the local postmaster, for the war effort. In 1947 Frank relocated to Modesto with his Mother. He said it was the best thing that ever happened to him. Frank was a graduate of Modesto High Schools class of 1953, and went on to receive his AA degree from Modesto Junior College in 1956. From 1956 until 1958 he attended California State Polytechnic before being drafted into the Army in January of 1958. On April 12th, of 1958, during his leave from basic training, Frank married the love of his life, Marian, and they moved to Artesia, California where he worked as a sales Rep for Stanisbury Dairy Supply firm from 1958 to 1960 selling Dairy Supplies. He then, with his wife and 2 children, moved back to Modesto, California, where he went to work for Miller’s Dairy Supply to sell dairy supplies until 1963. In November of 1963, with his wife and now 3 children, Frank moved to San Jose, California where he would become an Agent for State Farm Insurance. Frank Worked for State Farm as an Insurance Agent until July of 1975 when he was offered a position as a District Manager. He began his management position in August and was there until his retirement in 1995. In September of 1995, Frank decided to go back into Agency after hearing of an office in Manteca, California. In the interim of his management position in 1977, Frank earned his Business degree at USF. He took on the challenge of rebuilding this Agency with exuberance and when it was at his standard, he retired again in 2001. Since his retirement, Frank and Marian have enjoyed many years of traveling abroad. Taking as many as 4 trips in a year was typical for them. Enjoying their time share in Hawaii every year, cruising to Alaska and collecting memories in Italy, Portugal, Spain, Russia, Germany, France, Brasil, and Scandinavia. Seeing the world and enjoying family and friends was his passion. Frank loved his family, he enjoyed seeing his kids, grandkids, and great grandchildren, whenever he could.
Frank, a man of conviction, standards, and values, is the finest example of a classy and great man, father, grandfather and husband. His passing has shattered the hearts of his family and friends and his memory will live in each of those he has helped and loved.
A visitation for Mr. Frank Martin Machado will be held from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Lakewood Funeral Home: 900 Santa Fe Avenue, Hughson, California. There will be a recitation of the rosary followed by a funeral mass at 9:30 AM on Friday, August 24, 2018 at All Saints University Parish: 4040 McKenna Drive, Turlock, California. He will be laid to rest immediately after the service at Lakewood Memorial Park: 900 Santa Fe Avenue, Hughson, California.
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