Alfred J. Arruda 69, "Freddie" of Westport and formerly of 80 Edmund St, Fall River passed away Thursday.
He was the husband of Margaret (Rego) "Cookie" Arruda. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Emma (Joaquim) and Alfred Arruda. Prior to his retirement, he was a Firefighter with the Fall River Fire Department. In addition to his wife, he is survived by 2 sisters Barbara Platt, Judith Lake and 2 grandsons.
He was the father of the late David Arruda and Alfred Arruda. Visitation MONDAY 5-8 PM. His Funeral will be held TUESDAY at 9am from the A F ALMEIDA & SON FUNERAL HOME 1309 Globe St, Fall River with a 10am Mass at Holy Trinity Church. Burial at Notre Dame Cemetery. www.almeida-pocasset.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fall River Permanent Firefighters Benefit Assoc. at (FRPFBA) Fall River Benefit , PO BOX 685 Fall River, MA 02722