Name : Machate, Robert 

Rank: P.O.
Shield #: 25539 Command: Brooklyn South Task Force
Date of Death: 1989-03-03   Cause of Death: Shot-Auto Check
     
 Plainclothes Officer Robert Machate was fatally shot in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn. Machate was shot after he and his partner, Gustavo Ceccini, approached a group of men who appeared to be having a dispute on East 23rd Street off Newkirk Avenue. Police said a struggle ensued between Reynaldo Rayside and Robert Machate.The police said Rayside grabbed the officer's .38-caliber revolver during the struggle and shot Machate once in the abdomen.

Arrested were Renaldo Rayside, 23, of Crown Heights and Kurt Haneipah, 22, of Flatbush. Rayside was charged with first and second-degree attempted murder, first-degree robbery, grand larceny, escape and felony weapons possession. Kurt Haneiph, who was with Renaldo Rayside when the shooting occurred, made a statement implicating Rayside as the gunman. Haneiph was charged with felony assault of a police officer and possession of a weapon. A Brooklyn jury acquitted Renaldo Rayside of murder in the slaying of Police Officer Robert Machate.

Robert Machate was 25 years old. He joined the force on July 15, 1986. He had received two commendations and 11 awards for excellent police duty. Both commendations, as well as the five he had pending, were for gun-related arrests.  
 
     
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Comments from Friends    
     
While assigned to the Kings Warrant Squad, I was assigned a number of warrants on arrests that Bob made. He always included extra information on the perp and a warning to "be careful, he's a bad guy" when he felt it was appropiate. A nice touch from a good cop. I pray he is resting in peace.
— Det. Jim Gannalo (RET)
A great man with a lage heart - I remember growing up on his block in Brooklyn ,I remember a good hearted guy who tought me how to box and stay out of trouble -I remember Robert looking out for all and taking after his Father -I remember his Family - I remember Robert Machate - thank you. I will never forget ....My prayers go out to all of the Machate's family and and god bless May he rest in peace I will never forget
— Scott Britten
Bobby was my inspiration to achieve and survive during my tenure with the NYPD. Bobby was one smart street savvy cop. feared no one or anything. A true American HERO!
— Darren A. Buneo NYPD ret
I went to HS with Robert at Lincoln in Bklyn. He will be remembered with a prayer during our 25th reunion 6/24/06. God Bless you Rob.
— Frank Lakat
I was like a uncle to Robert Jr.,his sister and brother.I would sit in the kitchen with Bob Sr telling war stories. Bob Jr said that i was inspiration and he wanted to be like me. I pray that I wasn't the one that led him into the life he chose which led to his death. Robert Jr was a good cop (better than I could ever hope to be)
— Ed McLoughlin Ret 60
rest in peace.
— sjs
Posted: November 7, 2006, 7:51 am
rest in peace my good friend
— Ken Parker
Posted: August 21, 2007, 5:47 pm
I worked with Robert in the Correction Department and later followed him to the NYPD.You will always be remembered as a Raider.Rest in peace my friend
— James Andrade
Posted: June 17, 2008, 9:41 am
simply the best
— t
Posted: August 16, 2008, 3:48 pm
I just found this site but wouldlike to say Bobby was a real good friend of mine. Hes was a great cop and person, i will never forget you my friend or all the good times we had. Bob had a heart as big as he was. He would help out anyone he could. God Bless you Robert
— Anthony Saccomagno
Posted: February 16, 2009, 12:32 pm
always in my heart
— broken hearted
Posted: February 26, 2009, 10:30 pm
A good friend, a good cop, not a day goes by that you dont pop into my head. Still miss you.................
— Det Joseph Tallarine
Posted: March 2, 2009, 7:37 am
You are always in my mind, rest in peace,
— dj
Posted: March 2, 2009, 8:44 pm
It's been twenty years and I still rememebr like it was yesterday. You were a brave man in a city that doesn't exist the way it did. I don't think the new generation will ever understand how much courage it took to do what you did but I know I will never forget.
— dan sweeney
Posted: June 3, 2009, 11:21 am
Robert, I was a young rookie whwn you were killed in 1986. Yesterday my son received a college scholarship in your name at the Columbian Assocaition dinner. Your name and thoughts still are still with the men and women of the NYPD. Joseph Pignataro Retired Lieutenant NYPD
— Joseph Pignataro
Posted: June 24, 2009, 9:18 am
the best cop i ever met
— patrick
Posted: July 30, 2009, 11:07 pm
Rest In Peace Bobby
— Nancy Forni
Posted: October 19, 2009, 2:22 pm
Robert-You are missed by your Family, Friends and co-workers. I had the pleasure in working with you at the BSTF. May you rest in Peace! You will never be FORGOTTEN!!
— PO/ RET. LUGO,WILLIE
Posted: November 8, 2009, 8:25 am
Our family reads these comments on a regular basis and canot express our appreciation for the comments that are left all these years later. It is a great feeling to know how many people my brother affected in a positive way.
— Tommy
Posted: November 14, 2009, 12:18 am
its been 21 years since you were taken, you are always in my thoughts and are missed
— retired sgt paul poplaski
Posted: March 4, 2010, 8:04 am
Last time i saw him,he backed me and my partner on a car stop.He loved being a cop.......R.I.P
— rc
Posted: March 14, 2010, 1:21 am
My prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless and may you rest in peace.
— Patrick Tenety
Posted: May 23, 2010, 4:03 pm
I always new my dad was a hero , but to read these comments i can see he was to alot of people <3 i love you dad
— Nicole Machate
Posted: July 30, 2010, 4:20 pm
Bobby was a great guy with a big heart and a great sense of humor, he would do anything to help a friend, he really felt good about taking bad guys off the street. It's hard to believe he is gone so long, he will not be forgotten.
— Chris Potenza
Posted: September 3, 2010, 12:20 pm

 

 

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