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Albert Wright Obituary



WRIGHT, ALBERT W., 87, - of Galloway Township, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2008. He was born in Philadelphia. PA and has lived in Galloway for many years. He served his country honorably for over 25 years in the U.S. Air Force retiring as a Lt Colonel, receiving the distinguished flying cross, also flying 35 missions during WW II and six missions on D-Day, and 51 missions N. Korea. Mr. Wright also owned his own race car. He is predeceased by his wife Dorothy Wright (2003). He is survived by his children Leonard Wright (Joyce) of Green Bay, WI, Robert Wright (Carol) of Salt Lake City, UT, and Linda Culleny (Thomas) of Dry Fork, WV; his sister Betty Tilley of Cherry Hill; his grandchildren James Wright, Robert Wright, Brian and Chris Wright, TJ Culleny, and Kellilyn Turner; also nine great-grandchildren and his many friends. His funeral service will be 11:00AM, Tuesday August 19, 2008 with his viewing from 10:00AM to 11:00AM at Wimberg Funeral Home 211 E. Great Creek Rd. Galloway Twp, 08205 (609) 641-0001. Interment will follow at Laurel Memorial Park Cemetery, Pomona. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors Fund. For directions and/or condolences please visit; wimbergfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Aug. 18, 2008.

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Mary Johnson

August 17, 2008

Sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Johnson and family

Frances Johnson Ward

August 17, 2008

Lennie, Bobbie, and Linda, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. Just know that you are in our prayers.

Thomas and Fotene Smith

August 16, 2008

To the Wright and Culleny Family,
We would like to send our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. What an amazing record of service for this country.

Brian Fieni

August 16, 2008

Albert, thank you and god bless you for your courage and dedication in protecting us and our nation.

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