John Joseph Wright

1947 - 2014

John J. Wright, 67, Oak Park, IL, died peacefully October 7, 2014. John is survived by loving partner, friend and companion, Linda Brace of Oak Park, sister, Joan Biegacki of Garfield Heights, OH, nephew, Steve Biegacki (Lee Ann) of St. Louis, niece, Deborah Biegacki Fernandez of North Royalton, OH, great nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. He is preceded in death by parents, John (Jack) Alfred Wright and Helen Irene Wright (nee Danhoffer) and his brother-in-law Richard J. Biegacki, all of Garfield Heights. Born on July 30, 1947 in Cleveland, OH, John graduated Garfield Heights HS in 1965 and proudly served in Vietnam (1967-69). Accomplished film producer/director, John developed documentaries focused on military and police operations; aviation; veterans' affairs; and promoted public awareness of the arts and local community services. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2014, 11:00 AM at Greenwood Cemetery, 1011 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center, 2050 Clare Ct., Glenview, IL 60025, www.carecenter.org; or Alzheimer's Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste. 800, Chicago, IL 60631, www.alz.org/illinois. The family is especially grateful to the staff and volunteers of Midwest Care Center for their exceptional care and abundant kindness to John.