GENESEE, Pa.---Richard M. Wright, 86, of Genesee,
Pennsylvania, died at his home Friday, December 18, 2020, after a lengthy
illness.
Born on Thursday, January 11, 1934, in Pike Township, Potter
County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Harold L. and Chrystal B. Flynn
Wright. On January 4, 1953, he married
the love of his life, Mary Belle Scoville.
Richard was a veteran of the United States Army and served
as a corporal in Korea from 1953 to 1955. Richard was the recipient of the
Korean Service Medal, The United Nations Service Medal and The National Defense
Medal. Richard was a member of the American Legion Post 963 in Ulysses.
Richard was a machinist at Dresser-Rand in Wellsville, NY,
where he retired after 40 years of service.
He was a member of the International Association of Machinists Local
1580.
Richard enjoyed farming and had a great aptitude at
mechanical repair. He enjoyed hunting
with his sons and family in his early years and later loved watching the deer
at his homestead. He was an avid Buffalo
Bills and NY Yankee fan. Most of all he
loved doing things with his family especially picnics and activities with his
great grandchildren, Conner and Caine.
Richard was predeceased by his wife Mary, son David,
great-granddaughter Miranda, and several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by three sons, Richard M. (Sandy) Wright of
Wellsville, N.Y., Kevin P. (Brenda) Wright of Genesee, Pa., and Robert A.
Wright of Genesee, Pa.; eight grandchildren Todd Wright, Stephanie (Malcolm) Wright, Jason (Gerri)
Wright, Lance (Gail) Wright, Luke (Kari)
Wright, Cassie (Duane) Miller, James Comstock, and Holly Comstock; several great-grandchildren, Emily, Sarah, Daniel, Nick, Baylee, Molly,
Conner and Caine; four great-great-grandchildren, Benton, Lucah, Hallie, and
Neil; a brother, Charles Wright; a sister, Claralea Naylor; and several nieces
and nephews.
Honoring his wishes, there will be no service. A private celebration of life will be held
later with his family. He will be laid
to rest with his wife and son in the Ulysses Cemetery.
Although we can no longer see him with our eyes, he will
live in our hearts forever.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Genesee
Ambulance Corps, 405 Main Street, Genesee, PA 16923 or Ulysses Cemetery Association,
PO Box 153, Ulysses, PA 16948.
Richard’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J.
Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home,
Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Richard,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L.
Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
