FALL RIVER… Arnold W. Herweck, 79, of Fall River passed away August 10, 2017 at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Shirley C. (Aguiar) Herweck to whom he had been married for 27 Years.
Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Arthur C. and Gertrude M. (Hoar) Herweck. He was raised in Boston and moved to Fall River in 1978.
Mr. Herweck was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fall River. He worked as a Receiver for 23 years at Lightolier in Fall River, retiring in 2008. He was an avid Red Sox fan and Bingo player. He would volunteer five days a week at various Bingo events throughout the city. He loved spending time with his family and his dog Bailey.
Along with his wife, survivors include his daughter; Deborah Syring of Woburn, MA his sons; William Herwech of Woburn, MA, Michael Fontaine and Stephen Fontaine, both of Fall River, his brother; Arthur Herweck and his wife Winnie of Boston, 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was brother of the late Dorothy Siroonian formerly of Weymouth, MA, Donald Herweck formerly of CA and Robert Toombs.
Memorial Visitation to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 12 – 2 PM at South Coast Funeral Home, 1555 Pleasant St. Fall River, MA. A Memorial Service will take place at 2 PM in the funeral home followed by continued prayer at Calvary Temple Assembly of God, 4321 North Main St. Fall River, MA. Please omit flowers.