Bruce A. Stephens, 64 of Billerica, MA formerly of Arlington, MA died suddenly in his home on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Bruce was predeceased by parents Alfred Stephens and Eleanor (DeMatteis) Stephens and his daughter, Jennifer E. (Stephens) DeGraffenreid. Bruce, is survived by his granddaughter Cydney Piper Aguilar of San Clemente, CA, his two brothers: John and George Marchi and his 4 sisters, Sandra, Gail, Deborah and Rhonda. Bruce was employed with Verizon Phone Company for 28 years as a Cable Splicer. He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity at the Thomas Talbot Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Billerica, MA. Member of the Arlington American Legion Lodge. Served in the U.S. Army National Guard for 5 years. Bruce leaves behind several nephews, nieces, cousins, uncles, aunts and close friends. A public graveside service will be held at Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington on Friday, October 28th at 11:00AM. A Celebration of Life to follow at the Arlington American Legion Hall on 370 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA