Richard “Dick” Wright, 77, of Pleasant Township, Warren, PA., died suddenly Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022, after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Dick was born June 14, 1944, in Westfield, N.Y. He was the son of Leroy and Mary Eleanor Darling Wright. Dick was a Warren area resident for the past 40 years.
Dick was a veteran with the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a welder with the former Struthers Wells Corporation for many years. Dick loved anything related to car racing.
Dick is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gloria M. Cain Wright, whom he married June 25, 1966, in Sheridan, N.Y., 1 Son – Michael Richard Wright and his wife, Amee, 2 Grandchildren, Brianna Wright (Brandon Peelman), Michael Wright all of Warren, PA. A private funeral service will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA. The family has entrusted Richard’s care to the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
It was with a great deal of regret that I learned of Dick’s passing. Dick was without a doubt one of the finest welders I knew, and I was in the position to look inside his welds. Many times Dick and I were sent out of town on repair jobs for Struthers-Wells , and I would not wanted to be sent with anyone else. My sympathy goes out to Dick’s entire family, an he will remain in the minds and hearts of many. Rest in peace, my friend.
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
My name is Bob Potocki and Dick and I worked together for many years at Corry Manufacturing – We were the old timers – I will be 75 this year – We worked beside each and poked fun at each other all the time. I was sorry to hear of his passing and my prayers go out to the family.