Daniel J. Machado, 67, of Nashua, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Bridges by Epoch after a brief illness.
Born in Lowell, Dan was the son of the late Daniel S. and Theresa C. (Ares) Machado. He graduated from Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua, NH and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Lowell in 1978.
Upon graduating from college, Dan accepted a job at Raytheon Technologies, where he worked as a Principal Software Engineer. He worked for Raytheon for 38 years until his retirement in 2016.
In his earlier years, he was a gifted musician and performed in bands with local musicians in nightclubs and private functions. Dan was a talented keyboard player and brilliant in music arrangements. His love for music enabled him to teach young musicians at Miguel Music Studio.
It was through his employment at Raytheon where Dan met his one true love, Kim Lee (Whitlock) Machado. Kim passed away in 2008 after a courageous battle form breast cancer, and not a day went by that she was not missed by Dan.
Dan enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and Europe with his late wife and enjoyed his trips to Mexico and the Caribbean with family and friends. He was an avid reader and a movie buff. He was the proud owner of a 1956 Ford Thunderbird which he won several awards at numerous car shows. He also loved spending time with his two huskies.
Dan leaves behind his daughter, Alexandra Lee “Ali” Machado of Virginia; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Rae and Bob Bolton of Florida; a brother-in-law, Randy Page of Florida; two nieces, Bailey Bolton and Jennifer Page; and a nephew, John Page. Dan also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, colleagues and neighbors.
A private graveside service will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashua at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Home Health and Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or the Susan B. Komen Foundation.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
