Steven Frank “Rocky” Machado, Sr

September 12, 1954

September 19, 2012

Resident of Santa Cruz County

At rest in Santa Cruz, Wednesday, September 19, 2012.  Rocky was born in Watsonville, CA on September 12, 1954 to Frank and Rosie(Kall) Machado.  He attended Freedom Elementary School, Rolling Hills Jr. High, attended Watsonville Hi and graduated from Wayne’s College of Beauty in Santa Cruz. Rocky loved to play baseball and played pitcher all through his little league years.  A talented artist he was known for his signature butterfly.

Rocky is survived by his mother Rosie Machado; sisters Karen Patrick and Marleta Clark; brother Rick Machado; son Steven Frank Machado Jr; god daughter Jennifer Machado; 1 grandson and 1 granddaughter; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.  Rocky was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Graveside services Friday, September 28, 2012, 11:00 am, Valley Public Cemetery, 2335 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville. Arrangements by Patrick and Debbie Carroll, Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, 609 Main Street, Watsonville, CA.

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