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Donald Wright Obituary
07/10/2025
Donald Edward Wright, 33, of Goshen, CT, passed away suddenly on July 10, 2025. Born in Torrington on February 23, 1992, he was the beloved son of Christopher and Mandy Wright.
Don was raised on his family's historic homestead in Goshen and graduated from WAMOGO in 2010. He earned a mechanical engineering degree from Northeastern University in 2015, launching a career in the biomedical field. Don married Catherine Niech in 2019, and together they built a joyful life in Boston. Don was the heart and soul of every gathering, and his infectious joy for life will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine Wright, and their newborn daughter, Delaney; his parents, Christopher and Mandy Wright; his sisters: Genny Fullerton, Adrienne Wright and her husband, Brad, and Myra Ginter and her husband, Bill. He is also survived by his cherished nieces and nephew: Annika and Piper Fullerton, and Dylan and Evelyn Wright; and his in-laws, Larry, Agnes, and Claire Niech. He was predeceased by his beloved dogs, Snacks and Fenway.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 25, at 11:00 AM at St. Thomas of Villanova Church in Goshen, CT. The church will open at 10:00 AM for those who wish to visit or spend time in private prayer. A celebration of Don's life will follow at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area (Main Lodge), in Cornwall, CT, at 1:00 PM- 10 minutes from the church. All are welcome. Online memorials, www.phalenfuneral.com .
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The Deardens
July 25, 2025
Our hearts are heavy or tears are shed. We feel the grief your family feels you are in our thoughts and prayers and our loved John and Cindy Dearden
Karen Pierce Kelley
July 23, 2025
I knew Don at NU. He was one of my co-op students. He was wonderful to work with and I will always remember his beautiful smile. My condolences to the family.
Pat Diorio
July 20, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in our prayers. Deacon Nick and Pat Diorio
Bill Houle
July 20, 2025
Always remember him and his energy from the ski trips to Sunapee and the summer hiking, biking and adventures to the White mountains. Plus the laughter he shared when he and Dave Cali e swapped their snowboards with me , Bill Houle and my daughter Brianna for our skis so we could try snowboarding. Don will be missed and thought of often. So sorry for your loss.
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