Ernest A. Arruda

New Bedford – Ernest A. Arruda, age 76 of Taunton and formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Life Care Center in West Bridgewater. He was the husband of the late Vanda M. (Encarnacao) Arruda and son of the late Mary (Angelo) Alexander and Manuel Arruda.

He was born in New Bedford and was self-employed. He previously worked for a Mini Bus Service as well as Prudential Insurance. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of the Portuguese American Social Club.

He is survived by his 2 daughters; Lisa Boucher and her husband, Barry and Suzanna Arruda-Mattson and her husband, David; 4 grandchildren, Amanda and Alexander Mattson, Tessa and Aaron Boucher; a sister, Diane Bellefeuille. He is also survived by a half-brother, Mark Arruda of Florida; 3 half-sisters, Susan Poulnot of Florida, Cynthia Bernier of Acushnet and Jane Chase of Dartmouth; as well as 3 step-sisters, Vivian Scrocca of New Bedford, Marie Borowicz of South Dartmouth and Denise Bertrand of Rochester; also step-brother, Ronald Guillotte of Acushnet.

His visiting hours will be held Tuesday evening from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, beginning in the funeral home at 9:30A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel at 10:30A.M. Burial will immediately follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Arrangements are placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, MA 02740. Please see our website: www.perryfuneral.com for condolences.