Domingos P. Arruda, age 79, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday July 4, 2019. Born in Lagoa, Sao Miguel, Acores he was the son of the late Manuel and Julia (Perreira) Arruda, and husband of the late Esmerelda (Oliveira) Arruda. Domingos was a construction foreman for Cardi’s Construction, a referee for Academica, played soccer for Fall River Sports, a drummer for Four Aces, and a member of the Our Lady of Light Society.
He is survived by his children:Anita Chasse (husband Don), Domingos P. Arruda Jr., Fernando P. Arruda (wife Glenda), Roger P. Arruda (wife Cidalia Espinola), and Melanie Pabon (husband Miguel), siblings: Floriano P. Arruda, Antonio P. Arruda, Louisa Chaves and Adora P. Arruda, 20 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog Tweety. He was also the father of the late Rose Marie Arruda, and brother of the late Fernando P. Arruda and Lillian Garcia.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Wednesday, July 10th here at 8 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial Espirito Santo Church at 9 A.M. Cremation to follow. Calling hours on Tuesday, July 9th from 4-8 P.M.