Gerald M. "Jerry" Wright, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his beloved family on December 31, 2020, at the age of 75. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Rose M. (Szentgyorgyi) Wright; sons, David (Susan), Jason (Jennifer) and Jeffrey (Lisa Wenzel) Wright; grandchildren, Stephen (Chelsea) Spence, Anthony Wright, Mason Wright, Lily Wright, Jacob Wright, Blake Wright, Drew Wright, and Evelyn Wright; great-grandson, Riley Spence; brother, Frank Wright; as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin M. and Bertha M. (Mauer) Wright; and sister, Joyce Marino.
Jerry served in the Air Force in Korea during the Vietnam War, and spent his career with Westinghouse Electric and General Electric. After his retirement in 2005, he became an avid golfer and belonged to the South Park Over 65 Men's Golf Club. He also enjoyed to bowl with the AARP members at the Thompson Run Athletic Association of West Mifflin, and regularly rooted for the Pens and Steelers on game days.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, January 4, 1-3 & 6-8 PM at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, PA 15120. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 10 AM, at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, St. Therese Church, Munhall. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment to follow at Jefferson Memorial Park, Pittsburgh. Condolences may be left at www.swgfuneralhome.com.
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