Barry B. Wright Sr.

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Barry Wright Obituary

WRIGHT BARRY B. WRIGHT, SR. (Age 76) Of Tequesta, FL., died Saturday, May 29, 2010 in Lewes, DE. He was born October 20, 1933, in Greensburg, a son of the late Millard A. and Katharine E. Baer Wright. He was a member of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church and the Tequesta Presbyterian Church. Mr. Wright''s business affiliations included Manpower and DOT Temporary Services. He was founder and owner of Temporaries, Inc., a national temporary help service best known for offering groundbreaking benefits such as health insurance, vacation pay and credit union membership to temporary workers. He was founder and owner of Metropolitan Personnel Services, which includes AV/Tec Inc., a temporary service offering audio/visual technicians to hotels and corporations on an "as needed" basis. He was founder of Food for Christmas charities, benefiting food banks throughout the Metropolitan Washington, DC. Maryland, and Virginia areas. He was named Washingtonian of the Year in 1983. He was a former president of the National Association of Temporary Services and former chair of the Washington, DC Touchdown Club annual dinner. Mr. Wright received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Gettysburg College (19550 and was a member emeritus Board of Trustees at Gettysburg College. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, Gettysburg College. He was lieutenant J.C. (Ret.) Navy. He is survived by his beloved Carol Labriola of Florida and California; his brother, Gary Wright, of Mt. Pleasant; son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Janet Jenson Wright; as well as friends and family in the metropolitan Washington, DC area, Tequesta and West Palm Beach, FL, Rehoboth Beach, DE; Greensburg, PA and Gettysburg, PA. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday in the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton at Green Streets, Greensburg. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 246 S. Main St., Greensburg (everyone please go directly to the church on Tuesday) with the Rev. Marlene Griffith-Stull and the Rev. Seminarian Jack Delk co-officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery of Hempfield Township. Additional memorial services will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in the name of Barry B. Wright, Sr., to Gettysburg College, 300 N. Washington St., Gettysburg, PA 17325, 717-337-6546; www.gettysburg.edu www.bachafuneralhomeinc.com www.bachafuneralhomeinc.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 6, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Barry Wright

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Sending Love to all who knew Barry Wright

Linda Baker

July 6, 2010

I just received the announcement of Barry's Memorial service and his death. What a sad day. Barry was such a dear friend for many years back in the 1980's when I was Vice President of Abibail Abbott Personnel Services. I would see him at all the conventions every year. I live in Southern California and always enjoyed seeing Barry when he would come this way. Barry was a mentor to me. He always expected the best of everyone and he inspired me to be the best I could be in the Temporary Help Industry. My husband Dan and I met Barry when he was in San Diego for a Personnel Convention. That was the last time I saw him. We have continued to exchange Christmas cards for over 27 years. I have tried to reach Carol Labriola but do not know how. I would love to call her and give her my condolences. Barry had a smile that could light up a room. He always was the best dressed man at any event. He was intelligent, and fun, and loved to help people become the best they possibly could be. I owe a lot of my success to Barry and his kind and gentle heart. My love and prayers go to the family he left behind. Sincerely, Linda Baker

Sharon Bredeson

June 8, 2010

There is the date of your birth and the date of your death with a dash in between, it's all about the dash (your life)! You made a hugh dash touching so many people, thankfully I was one of them! Rest in Peace dear friend you have earned it!

June 6, 2010

Barry. . . . .You have always been my friend and mentor. I will think of you every day and never forget. I wlll miss you more than I can express. My prayers are with you my friend.

Dick Hill. . . . .Fort Myers, FL

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