Alice L. (Bertoldo) Machado

Alice L. Machado 96, of Mt Pleasant NC, went to her heavenly home on March 30, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Alice was surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born on November 27, 1927, in New Bedford, Massachusetts to the late Joseph M and Roza DeJesus Motta Bertoldo.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands; Anthony Sylvia of 28 years, Charles Machado of 29 years, and Robert Hall of 10 months, her brothers; Jayme M Sr., George M, Joseph M Bertoldo, and her sisters; Rosalina Correia, Mary Silva, and Othylia Ricardo.

Alice’s parents immigrated from the village of Gaula, Maderia in Portugal making New Bedford, MA their home. Alice lived most of her life in New Bedford, Massachusetts until moving to North Carolina in July of 2009. Alice moved to NC to be near her beloved stepchildren, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

 Alice leaves behind the following family members; a son; Charles E Machado and his wife Susan of Mt. Pleasant, NC, a daughter; Maria L. Machado of Mt. Pleasant, NC, and a son; Michael C. Machado of Concord, NC. Alice also leaves behind 5 grandchildren; Robert Machado and his wife Ellen, Bethany Machado, Sonya Bourget, Matthew Machado, and Makayla Machado and 4 great-children; Max Machado, Zachary Turner and Raegan Turner, and Levi Turner. Alice also leaves behind nieces, nephews, godchildren, great nieces and nephews and many friends.

Alice was a communicant of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church in New Bedford, MA. Alice worked at John I Paulding’s for 24 years, St Anthony High School cafeteria, and Homlyke Bakery. Alice was a woman of deep faith and spent a lot of her time in prayer listening to gospel music and singing along. Alice loved being with her family and grandchildren. She loved to cook, crochet, garden, play cards and make delicious carrot cakes. 

In Lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.