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Thomas Edmund Wright Sr.

Thomas Edmund Wright Sr. obituary, San Antonio, TX

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Thomas Wright Obituary

We are sad to announce the passing of Thomas Edmund Wright, Sr of San Antonio. He died at the age of 76 on November 16, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.
Tom was born in San Antonio on December 22, 1945, and lived there all his life. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and went on to earn a BS Degree from Texas A&I in Kingsville in 1969.
Tom was President and co-owner of Peco Construction Company and Peerless Equipment Company which he successfully ran for over 43 years before his retirement in 2012. He was involved in many organizations which included the Director of Associated Builder Contractors, Builders Exchange of San Antonio Director and was on the President Advisory Council for Metallic Building Company in Houston, TX. He earned numerous awards for Building of the Year which included schools, churches and retail centers. He was also a Life Member of the San Antonio Livestock and Rodeo Association.
In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in Port Aransas, TX.
Tom was survived by his wife, Jane Wright; children Courtney Burk and her husband Gary, Tommy Wright and his wife Jennifer, Billy Wright, and his wife Allison; nine grandchildren, Emma Wright, Caroline Burk, Becker Wright, Kennedy Burk, Hannah Grace Burk, Clara Beth Wright, William Wright, Hudson Wright and Nick Villarreal. Along with his immediate family he is also survived by his brother, George Wright and wife Susan, sister Cheri Longoria and husband Dickie; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Memorial Mass will be held at St. Matthews Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 10:00, preceded by a private family burial at Holy Cross cemetery.
The family request, in lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Nov. 20, 2022.

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Janelle Allan

December 1, 2022

Jane, I am so saddened to just hear about the death of Tom. I am praying for Gods´ peace to surround you and your family in this difficult time. I know he was sick for a long time, but I am not sure any of us are really prepared for death when it comes. I am thinking of you. Janelle Allan

Nancy Kenney

November 30, 2022

Dear Jane and family,
I will always remember those Little League games we all shared with the kids. I am so very sorry to just hear of Tom´s passing. Our prayers are with all of you as you mourn his loss and hope you are comforted with many good memories of him in life.
The Kenney Family
(Jim, Nancy, Chris & Jaime)

Sandra Drummond

November 28, 2022

Jane, I am so sorry. I did not know. Our prayers to you and your family. We love you all

mae Beth Hooter

November 21, 2022

Jane, I am sorry for your loss. Love you. Mae Beth

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10:00 a.m.

St. Matthew's Catholic Church

10703 Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78230

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