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WORCESTER- Captain Matthew C. Wright, 83 years old, died Tuesday, January 26 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Worcester on June 18, 1926, the son of Clarence and Catherine (Walsh) Wright. He joined the Navy in World War II and was stationed aboard the USS Atherton from 1944 to 1946. The day the war ended he was aboard the USS Atherton observing the activities of a German U-Boat off Block Island and they sank it. In 1956 he joined the Worcester Police Department and worked up to the rank of Captain. He took the Deputy Chief exam and came out one of the top three contenders. Ironically he turned 65 before the list was established and he retired in 1991.
He leaves his wife Helen Rita (Ciuksza) Wright and son, Matthew John Wright of Worcester; a sister Kay McGinn, niece Kathleen McGinn and nephew Dennis Wright. A brother, Edward Wright predeceased him. He enjoyed baseball, football and mystery novels.
The funeral will be held on Friday, January 29 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. John's Church, 40 Temple St. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Visiting hours are Thursday, January 28 from 4-7 PM in the funeral home. For directions and online condolence book please visit www.callahanfay.com
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sonia & henry corazzini
January 26, 2010
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family matt! may god bless you and your family!
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Karen O&%2339;Shea Corso
January 27, 2010
Matt and family,I am saddened to hear of your Dad/Husband passing.May the Lord give you strength at this time.My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Karen
judy poltorak
January 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your best memories are with you forvever,so keep them close to you always. OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, JUDY AND JIM POLTORAK
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