Jack W. Wright

June 25, 1919 - April 12, 2013

Seneca Castle - Jack W. Wright 93 of Ashton Place, Clifton Springs, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 in Clifton Springs, Hospital. There will be no prior calling hours. A Graveside Service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in Whitney Cemetery, Seneca Castle. A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in Ashton Place in Clifton Springs. Memorial Contributions, in his memory, may be made to the Service Memorial Fund of the Town of Seneca, 3675 Flint Rd., Stanley, NY 14561. Jack was born in Geneva on June 25, 1919 to William and Anna May Preece Wright and lived in the Geneva area all of his life. He served his country in the US Army during World War 11 serving in Italy with the 34th (Red Bull) Infantry Division. He was a life member of Winnek Post # 396 American Legion, a life member of VFW Post #2670 of Geneva and was the oldest living member of the Seneca Castle United Methodist Church. He was a supervisor on the New York State Thruway for nearly 30 years, retiring in 1981. He is survived by his son, William (Colleen) Wright of Friday Harbor, Washington; two granddaughters: Linda (Tony) Gilliam, of Cary, NC and Cheryl Staurowsky of Ft. Lauderdale, FLA; Several Niece, Nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Marion of over 50 years in 1990 and his daughter Brenda (Malcom) Staurowsky in 2005.