John E. Wright

John E. Wright obituary, Dalton, MA

John E. Wright

John Wright Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dery-Foley Funeral Home on Jan. 30, 2023.
John E. Wright, of Hancock, MA, passed away January 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on February 24, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA to John and Marian Rickli Wright.
John was a United States Navy Veteran Fireman First class. He married the former Mary E. Maynard on Sept.12 1948.
Mr. Wright was a maintenance worker for 20 years at Jiminy Peak. He also had been employed for 30 years at General Cable in Williamstown
He enjoyed golf, wood turning, bottle collecting and socializing.
Mr. Wright is survived by his sons, Timothy J. Wright and wife Gail of Hancock, Frederick W. Wright of
Tigard OR, and John H. Wright and wife Patti of Stephentown, NY. His sister, Dorothy Hansen and husband Howard of FL. and a brother Joseph Benkovich of Dormont, PA. He had ten grandchildren as well as many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Mary E. Wright and a son, Steven R. Wright. Per his wishes there will be no services.
Donations can be made to the Hancock Volunteer Fire Dept. in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield.

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Beatrice Miles

February 5, 2023

Tim,
I lived next door to you in Hancock and I remember both of your parents being kind to the kids in the neighborhood.
I´m sorry for your loss.
Bea Miles

william leonard

February 2, 2023

Tim, sorry to hear about your dad may he rest in peace.

Kathy M. Chapman

January 31, 2023

John Henry and your children our condolences to your family at the loss of your father and a grandfather.

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