Joseph-Arruda-Obituary

Joseph Arruda

Fall River, Massachusetts

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Fall River, Massachusetts
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American Cancer Society

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Joseph Arruda, 85, of Fall River, died Tuesday at the Southpointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center. He was the husband of the late Lucille (Rego) Arruda.

Born in Fall River, a son of the late Augustine and Germaine (Felix) Arruda, he was a lifelong resident of this city.

A veteran of the United States Army he served during WWII.

Mr. Arruda worked as a foreman for Boulevard Nurseries in Newport, RI, for over 40 years.

He is survived by a daughter, Maureen Force and her husband Robert of Fall River, MA, a son, Joseph Arruda, Jr., and his wife Claire of Fall River, two brothers, Manuel Arruda of Florida and George Arruda of Pennsylvania, 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Augustine Arruda.

His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from the OLIVEIRA FUNERAL HOME 2064 South Main St. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Visitation morning of funeral 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society 538 Preston Ave. P.O. Box 1004 Meriden, CT 06450.

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grandpa,,,,i miss u more than words can express. u were the only father figure i have ever known. u are very,very missed and loved. cameron misses his poppa every day. we love u,,,,christie and cameron xoxoxo

Maureen
My sincere deepest sympathy goes out to you again in this short period of time. This has got to be such a difficult time for you and your family. I will definitely be lifting all of you up in prayer.

Our deepest sympathies once again to the Arruda Family ,,,may your fondest memories get you through the difficult days ahead.

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