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Joseph Wright Obituary

Joseph Michael Wright Resident of Fremont Entered into eternal rest on October 5, 2010 after a valiant battle with cancer. Joseph was born August 28th 1952 in Oakland, CA. His Mother Anita Wright precedes him in death. Joe is survived by his Father Leonard Wright and wife Sandra, sisters Joanne (Anthony), Diane (Jon), Marie (Ed), and Cathy (Dave). Beloved Father of Joseph Michael Wright Jr. and Brian David Wright. He has numerous nieces and nephews. Joe lived in Fremont all his life graduating High School in 1972. He enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. Joe was a proud twenty-year member of Teamsters Local 853. He coached his sons in little league baseball and was a founder of the Irvington Division of NJB. Gambling, sports, and fishing were three of his favorite hobbies. A Memorial Mass with be said at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA on October 15 at 11:00.

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Oct. 10, 2010.

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October 10, 2010

Joe ,I know you are somewhere, fishing. And I know you ain,t using any bait. Cause that is how you caught em' when we were kids! love Diana (Jon,Rick) Peace brother (oregon)

Leonard Wright

October 10, 2010

Joe, we all will miss you, and remember you with love and affection. Your constant smile, sense of humor and willingness to help those in need will be cherished by all. You now are joining your loving mother in eternal peace.
Love always, Dad

Marie Echols

October 10, 2010

I love and will miss you my brother but feel joy in the fact that you will no longer have pain and will forever be at peace!

Joe and his sisters, Joanne, Marie, Cathy and Diane

Cathy Robertson

October 10, 2010

Cathy and Dave Robertson

October 10, 2010

We will miss you very much Joe. You will always be in our thoughts with the memories you gave us.
Your loving Sister Cathy and Dave

Phyllis McCann

October 10, 2010

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Joe.
We will keep him in our prayers.

Sharon McCann

October 10, 2010

Joey, Brian, Lynn; extended Family and Friends:

Those we love can never be more than a thought apart. For as long as their is memory they will live on in our hearts forever.
Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.
Heartfelt. Love Sharon McCann

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