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Anthony Wright Obituary
After a courageous battle with cancer, Tony passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at the age of 46.
Tony grew up in Portland, Michigan, in a tight knit family with his two brothers, Larry and Rod, and many cousins.
Tony loved his family, enjoyed all sports, and was an avid U of M fan and NASCAR fan.
Tony is survived by his mother, Sue; his brother Larry and his wife, Kathy, and their two children, Alivia and Alec; his brother Rod and his wife, Sue, and their children, Brady and Carson. He also leaves several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, Larry; his grandparents, Norman and Jessie LaPaugh, and Vert and Dorothy Wright.
Tony attended Portland High School and ITT Technical Institute. He most recently worked at Cedar Street Electronics for 12 years.
Please come share stories and remember Tony at a memorial gathering at the Mason First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, August 28, 2016, from 3 to 6 pm. The church is located at 131 E. Maple Street, Mason, Michigan 48854. Please use the Barnes Street entrance.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Angie Linker
August 15, 2018
I have thought about you often over the years. Looked you up plenty of times. Then today I saw this. I have so many memories of you and the great times we had. I will continue to miss you, until we meet again.
Jamie Keegan
August 27, 2016
The Tony I remember always had a smile on his face and was full of love! He is now in heaven where we all will be someday! I take comfort in knowing he is now with his eternal family and waiting until the day you all come together again, as your family in eternity!
Always had wonderful feelings for you Tony! Good luck in heaven
Tim & Dawn Reams
August 27, 2016
My youngest cousin Tony, what a cool guy. Growing up, us cousins spent enough time together to create a bond that could never be severed. I always looked forward to seeing him and talking Nascar and Music. I loved Tony's appreciation of Rock & Roll and music history. He always amazed me with the facts & figures he could come up with. Shortly after we moved to Marathon I was talking with him and he listed off about 4 or 5 famous people that live or have lived here. Max Yasgur of Woodstock fame, a guy that played horns in Bruce Springsteen's E street band just to name a few. It was always a joy to talk with Tony and i will miss him forever. He was also very interested in his ancestry and we would share pictures and documents left from Grandpa Norm.
To Aunt Suzy, Rod & Larry Jr and their families... may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Love, Tim & Dawn
Our prestigious poker parties in Portland were some of my greatest memories
Tim & Dawn Reams
August 27, 2016
Another cherished family get together at Christmas. Amie is thinking "you got a mousetrap?!"
Tim & Dawn Reams
August 27, 2016
Here's an old pic of Tony and I hanging out (in the background) at a family Christmas, yea we go way back.
Tim & Dawn Reams
August 27, 2016
August 26, 2016
Sue and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Tony. Although I haven't seen him in years, he was a good friend in high school. He was very funny and always a good person. My sincerest condolences.
Lance A. Rhines
Kathy Pline
August 26, 2016
Mrs. Wright, Larry, Rod and families,
What sadness it brought to hear of Tony's passing. It has been many years since I've seen Tony, but oh such great memories I have of Tony from the day you moved here until HS graduation. Tony always had a way of making us smile and laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know, he will always be with you and his memories and laughter will keep you strong. God Bless! ~ Kathy & Brock
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