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Frank J. Wright

October 05, 1919 - November 06, 2014

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Obituary For Frank J. Wright

October 5 , 1919 - November 6, 2014

Wright, Frank J. Age 95, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, November 6, 2014, of Whitehall.

Beloved husband of 66 years to Eileen (Barrett) Wright; loving father of Eileen (Maury) Dickson, Paul (Colette) Wright, Timothy Wright, and Meighan (Warren) Maley; proud grandfather of McConnell Dickson, Bridget (Matthew) Schomaker, Sarah (Justin) Albenze, Philip (Nadia) Wright, and Ian and Devon Maley; cherished great-grandfather of nine; brother of Gertrude Wright.

First Lieutenant Frank J. Wright served as a Platoon Leader of Company B, First Battalion, Twenty-eighth Marines, Fifth Marine Division in action on Iwo Jima, February 1945. For his extraordinary heroism, his awards include the Navy Cross and Purple Heart. After his Honorable Discharge as a Captain, Frank received his MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and his PhD in Accounting from the Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh. Frank was Professor of Accountancy as well as Director, Master of Accountancy Program at Duquesne University.

There will be no visitation. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, for a Funeral Prayer on Thursday, Nov 13 at 9:30 AM. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Sylvester Church at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Semper Fi Fund (semperfifund.org <http://semperfifund.org/>).

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  • December 11, 2019

    My condolences. He had a long, full life and left behind a wonderful legacy. You'll have nothing but fond memories of your father.

  • December 11, 2019

    Eileen,

  • December 11, 2019

    Eileen, I was remembering way back to the picnics at South Park the day after graduation for the faculty. The Wright and Milcic families were very kind to a new math instructor and his pregnant wife. Last night we were at the River City Brass and I thought of the many times we were there with you and Frank. We also shared DURA trips. He will be missed. Mary Ann and I send our deepest condolences.

  • December 11, 2019

    Frank was an absolutely wonderful leader, manager and kind friend. Our deepest sympathy from all of us at Brentwood Medical Group.

  • December 11, 2019

    We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Wright. What an extraordinary man, father and husband. We hope the passage of time will help to fill the void with wonderful memories.

  • December 11, 2019

    We are so sorry for your loss but very happy you were able to be with him and the rest of your family at this difficult time. We pray that he is at peace and rest and that you will gain comfort from having been there.

  • December 11, 2019

    Tim, Heather and I pass along our deepest condolences during this difficult time. You know where I am if you need me for anything. Be Strong for your family.

  • December 11, 2019

    Eileen, My heartfelt condolences.

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