Daniel G. Wright

Albion, NY – Daniel G. Wright, 70, passed away peacefully at Rochester General with family by his side on January 31, 2025. Born on June 9, 1954, in Albion, he was the son of the late Rance and Estella Jean (Thom) Wright.

Dan got work and life ethics from his Dad very early on. He started his farming career around age 8. He farmed with his Dad all through school and missed some days because of it. Dan ventured to Florida and worked for Ted Howard and Roger Harloff, and then to North Carolina for a short time with Sodoma Farms. Somewhere along the line he also got his CDL and drove all over the US. In Chicago’s blizzard of 79, Dan went with a crew from Albion to assist in snow removal. Next he went on to LaVernia, Texas for more farming, mowing state highways and helping out at Witte’s BBQ. Dan was a farmer through and through, working the land was his life. He spent many years and final farming days at Dragan Farms. Dan took pride in every job, big or small. He was also a natural mechanic, if it was broken, Dan could probably fix it!

He had a warm, easy laugh, the kind that made people feel at home. He was quick with a joke, always ready to lift someone’s spirits. Dan cared deeply for his family, especially his nieces and nephews. He was genuinely a kind man. He never thought of himself as anything special, but those around him knew better.

Dan was predeceased by his Dad and Mom, his favorite girl, Beatrice, his nieces Elaine and Patty Stahl, brother-in-laws Dick Stahl and Norm Starkweather, father-in-law, Sam Neri, and his boss and friend Pete Dragan.

Dan is survived by his sister & family Marilyn "Mo" (Mike) Kilborn, Matt (Felicia) Kilborn with Josie & Rachel; Jessica (Ryan Bethem) Kilborn with Myles Bethem; and Mike Kilborn Jr.; sister and family Carolyn (late Norm) Starkweather, with Jackie Stahl and Morgan Haak; brother and family David (Marcia) Thom; Edward (Julie) Reid, Donna (George) Snell, Bridget Haley, Jennifer Thom (Steve Winans); a lifelong friend and love, Lynne Neri Wright, and longtime friends Gary, Warren, the Vendetti brothers, Tod, Steve, Wanita, Jose and lots of friends of Bill, to name a few.

A celebration of Dan’s life will be held Sunday June 22nd at 2:00 PM at Dragan Farms. In the spirit of Dan we will be keeping it casual, so come as you are. Please note we will be standing. If you wish to sit bring along a folding chair. To follow, a small gathering at Marti’s on Main, 20 S. Main St., Albion, NY. 

Memorial contributions may be made to charity of your choice or to the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263.

Arrangements are in the care of Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Albion, NY. To share a memory of Dan, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.