He is survived by his wife Eileen and his three children Richard Arruda, Patricia Stone and Christine Arruda along with his two grandchildren Leia Stone and Justin Stone
His Funeral Mass will be held Friday, June 13th at 10:00 AM in St. Thomas More Parish, 386 Luther Ave., Somerset. Relatives and friends are invited. Arrangements are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home at Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County Street, Somerset.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard’s honor can be made to the Boston Children’s Hospital, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215. For online tributes and directions, please visit www.waring-sullivan.com.
The family would like to extend their gratitude for the exceptional care provided by Beyond Comfort Private Care LLC and Southcoast Health Hospice.