Machado, Joao of Medford formerly of Hudson, December 25th. Beloved husband of Filomena (Loura). Devoted father of Maria V. Tavares and her husband George of Medford, Tina Andrade and her husband Tony of Somerville. Loving grandfather of Mac, Jane, Kevin and Michelle. Loving great grandfather of Deanna and Dylan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Thursday, at 8 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St., Medford, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.