John Arruda, age 71 of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 with his beloved family by his side. Born in Santo Antonio, Capelas, São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of  Maria N. (Pasquel) Arruda, and the late Henrique Arruda. John was also predeceased by his sister Mary Razook.

Prior to retiring, John worked as a truck diesel mechanic for Precision Works in Brockton. He had also been a 25-year member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 25. John had many interests and passions, which included his wood working skill, making cabinets, furniture, and anything that would be made of wood that benefited many family members and friends.

John loved his corvette and all corvettes in general. He was a Three Stooges aficionado, UFO conspiracy theorist, an avid vinyl record collector & an all-around music lover. John enjoyed his daily coffee and breakfast runs to the local places as well as his  fascination with die cast scale models of military equipment from the WW II error.

John is survived by his sister Natalie Arruda and his brother Henry Arruda Jr. both of Fall River, and nieces & nephews.

Following cremation, Calling Hours for John will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 4-7 P.M. in the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below.