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Nancy Wright Obituary
December 1, 1930 - March 11, 2019
Resident of San Jose
Nancy Kenney Wright passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 88 after receiving hospice care since January. She was a native San Franciscan who graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy and San Francisco College for Women (Lone Mountain) before becoming a teacher.
Nancy traveled (1956-57) to West Germany to teach students on an American military base. While there, she met Victor Wright, a former U.S. Marine and fellow teacher. Nancy was bright, beautiful and a woman of faith. Victor, a Washingtonian, followed Nancy back to California. Once there, he converted to Catholicism and the two were married and raised five boys together.
Nancy went back to school and obtained a Master's Degree in Instructional Technology from SJSU. She worked at Mission College as their Educational Transition Coordinator. She very much enjoyed the companionship of her friends who were members of "The Steel Magnolias" and "The Turtles." Nancy and Victor found time to travel the world together, visiting 6 of the 7 continents. They both enjoyed their time in the St. Basil's Couples Club at St Lucy's parish. They were also part-time "snowbirds" in Arizona during their retirement years before Victor's passing in 2015.
Nancy leaves behind 5 beloved sons: Kenney (Terri), O'Neil (Theresa and twin daughters, Abigail and Annie), Coleman (Kelly and daughter, Kasey Marie), Karl and Shelby. She also leaves behind nieces, Siobhan Kenney and Erin Kenney; nephew, Jim Kenney and their families.
Friends and family are welcome to attend a Memorial Mass for Nancy at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2019, at St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, 1522 McCoy Ave., San Jose, CA. The family invites donations in Nancy's name to the National Pancreatic Cancer Action Network: www.pancan.org.
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Marilyn Bird
March 30, 2019
Nancy I will miss you so much. You always remembered me and my family with cards and prayers you will remain in my heart always
Love Marilyn and Steve Bird and Adean Reid
Diana Linehan
March 26, 2019
Dear Wright Family and Friends
To all who knew and loved Nancy Kenney Wright.We were blessed by her beautiful spirit,humor,intelligence and so many precious memories,which will live in our Hearts.
A Life Well Lived, Nancy!!!
We Love and Miss You
Peace And Love To All
Diana "Wright" Linehan
Burney
March 23, 2019
May the God who binds up the broken hearted and comforts all who mourns sustain you during this difficult time I am so sorry for your loss
Pat Kowalchuk
March 23, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. Nancy was a beautiful lady inside and out. We all enjoyed her visits to Tacoma. She will be missed by many but more by her family. Love
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