Brian Patrick Wright, 61, of Old Forge, died Sunday afternoon at home. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Mattioli Wright. The couple celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary June 30.
Born in Scranton on Aug. 23, 1956, he was the son of Mary Minihan Wright of Clarks Summit and the late John Wright. A graduate of West Scranton High School class of 1974, he then earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from East Stroudsburg University before earning a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Scranton. For 30 years, until 2005, he worked as a psychiatric therapist for Community Medical Center.
An avid golfer, Brian enjoyed playing pool. He had an amazing sense of humor and possessed a memorable smile. His happy, friendly and positive demeanor was infectious. An adoring husband, father and grandfather, his passing was unexpected but peaceful. He'll be forever missed by all of those whose lives he touched.
He is also survived by his loving daughter, Angela Wright, Old Forge; two beloved granddaughters, Addison Alexandra and Nina Sophia; three siblings, Grace Wright, Clarks Summit; John Wright and wife, Rosemary, Florida; and Robert Wright and wife, Kathleen, North Carolina; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Anthony Mark Mattioli and Robert Mattioli, both of Taylor; Joseph Mattioli and wife, Maribeth, North Carolina; and Maria Nash and husband, William, Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Patrick and Anna Wright, and John and Sarah Minihan; and a brother-in-law, Mark Anthony Mattioli.
The funeral will be Friday at 9:15 a.m. from the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Ann's Basilica, West Scranton, to be concelebrated by the Rev. Joseph Sica and the Rev. Siby John, C.P. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Old Forge.
Scranton Times
Born in Scranton on Aug. 23, 1956, he was the son of Mary Minihan Wright of Clarks Summit and the late John Wright. A graduate of West Scranton High School class of 1974, he then earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from East Stroudsburg University before earning a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Scranton. For 30 years, until 2005, he worked as a psychiatric therapist for Community Medical Center.
An avid golfer, Brian enjoyed playing pool. He had an amazing sense of humor and possessed a memorable smile. His happy, friendly and positive demeanor was infectious. An adoring husband, father and grandfather, his passing was unexpected but peaceful. He'll be forever missed by all of those whose lives he touched.
He is also survived by his loving daughter, Angela Wright, Old Forge; two beloved granddaughters, Addison Alexandra and Nina Sophia; three siblings, Grace Wright, Clarks Summit; John Wright and wife, Rosemary, Florida; and Robert Wright and wife, Kathleen, North Carolina; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Anthony Mark Mattioli and Robert Mattioli, both of Taylor; Joseph Mattioli and wife, Maribeth, North Carolina; and Maria Nash and husband, William, Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Patrick and Anna Wright, and John and Sarah Minihan; and a brother-in-law, Mark Anthony Mattioli.
The funeral will be Friday at 9:15 a.m. from the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Ann's Basilica, West Scranton, to be concelebrated by the Rev. Joseph Sica and the Rev. Siby John, C.P. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Old Forge.
Scranton Times
Brian Patrick Wright, 61, of Old Forge, died Sunday afternoon at home. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Mattioli Wright. The couple celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary June 30.
Born in Scranton on Aug. 23, 1956, he was the son of Mary Minihan Wright of Clarks Summit and the late John Wright. A graduate of West Scranton High School class of 1974, he then earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from East Stroudsburg University before earning a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Scranton. For 30 years, until 2005, he worked as a psychiatric therapist for Community Medical Center.
An avid golfer, Brian enjoyed playing pool. He had an amazing sense of humor and possessed a memorable smile. His happy, friendly and positive demeanor was infectious. An adoring husband, father and grandfather, his passing was unexpected but peaceful. He'll be forever missed by all of those whose lives he touched.
He is also survived by his loving daughter, Angela Wright, Old Forge; two beloved granddaughters, Addison Alexandra and Nina Sophia; three siblings, Grace Wright, Clarks Summit; John Wright and wife, Rosemary, Florida; and Robert Wright and wife, Kathleen, North Carolina; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Anthony Mark Mattioli and Robert Mattioli, both of Taylor; Joseph Mattioli and wife, Maribeth, North Carolina; and Maria Nash and husband, William, Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Patrick and Anna Wright, and John and Sarah Minihan; and a brother-in-law, Mark Anthony Mattioli.
The funeral will be Friday at 9:15 a.m. from the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Ann's Basilica, West Scranton, to be concelebrated by the Rev. Joseph Sica and the Rev. Siby John, C.P. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Old Forge.
Scranton Times
Born in Scranton on Aug. 23, 1956, he was the son of Mary Minihan Wright of Clarks Summit and the late John Wright. A graduate of West Scranton High School class of 1974, he then earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from East Stroudsburg University before earning a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Scranton. For 30 years, until 2005, he worked as a psychiatric therapist for Community Medical Center.
An avid golfer, Brian enjoyed playing pool. He had an amazing sense of humor and possessed a memorable smile. His happy, friendly and positive demeanor was infectious. An adoring husband, father and grandfather, his passing was unexpected but peaceful. He'll be forever missed by all of those whose lives he touched.
He is also survived by his loving daughter, Angela Wright, Old Forge; two beloved granddaughters, Addison Alexandra and Nina Sophia; three siblings, Grace Wright, Clarks Summit; John Wright and wife, Rosemary, Florida; and Robert Wright and wife, Kathleen, North Carolina; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Anthony Mark Mattioli and Robert Mattioli, both of Taylor; Joseph Mattioli and wife, Maribeth, North Carolina; and Maria Nash and husband, William, Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Patrick and Anna Wright, and John and Sarah Minihan; and a brother-in-law, Mark Anthony Mattioli.
The funeral will be Friday at 9:15 a.m. from the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Ann's Basilica, West Scranton, to be concelebrated by the Rev. Joseph Sica and the Rev. Siby John, C.P. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Old Forge.
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