Ruben D. Arroyo, 82, formerly of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 at Ingram Manor in Bristol. Born in San German, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Otilio Arroyo and Maria Arroyo. He was a New Britain resident for over 50 years and was formerly employed at North & Judd Manufacturing for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Mary Church. Surviving are four children, Lucy Arroyo, Mermilyn Arroyo, Ruben Arroyo Jr., and Hosbardo Arroyo; four brothers and sisters, Agripino Arroyo of Puerto Rico, Hector Arroyo and Alida Ruiz, both of New Britain, and Ramonita Rivera of Bristol; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by five brothers and sisters, Ernest Arroyo, Ernestine Herrera, Domingo Arroyo, Ida Arroyo, and Epifania Arroyo. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Mary Church. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 7 - 9 PM at the funeral home.