Florencio “Mac” Machado, 83, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center in Salisbury, N.C.
He was born in Uruguay on April 3, 1941. He was preceded in death by a brother.
Mac worked with the police and military in Uruguay before coming to the United States. His last job here was at Manheim Auto Auction. He was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Church, and he enjoyed gardening, reading the Bible, and reading and learning American History. He was very kindhearted, generous, and happy.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of over 30 years, Trinidad Mendoza Machado; three brothers; one sister; two granddaughters; and two great-grandsons.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 6 p.m. with Father Bernard officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 525 Camden Drive, Statesville, NC 28625.
Nicholson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Machado family.
Trini: We are all so sorry to learn of Mac’s recent passing. You and Mac were great neighbors and friends to our parents, Donald and Jean, for many years. Mac would always share some vegetables from his garden, assist with a mechanic repair, or wheel the trash bin back to the house. We will always be grateful for the time you and Mac spent with our family when our father was in Hospice. We are also thankful for Mac’s assistance with helping us with our mother after she would fall and could not get up on her own during her battle with dementia. Mac’s smile and laughter was always contagious and will be missed. Trini, our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. May the Lord bless you with much love, peace and comfort in the days ahead.