Gerald Wright

Gerald Jerry Richard Wright, 64, of Kensington, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday. He was the son of the late Richard and Rita Ferrari Wright and was a 1962 graduate of Berlin High School. Jerry joined the Air Force in May of 1967 and served in Biloxi Mississippi and also served at Tansanuk Air Base in Vietnam, and was discharged in January of 1969. He worked at International Silver and the Waldbaum Supermarkets before joining Stanley Works in 1972 where he became Union Steward and former Treasurer of AIM Local 1433. He recently retired in June 2007 after 35 years of service. He also owned the Pak Mail Store in Berlin from 1989 to 1995. Jerry was an avid photographer and member of the New Britain and Berlin Camera Club, winning numerous ribbons for his still life and portrait photographs. He bowled in many area leagues, was an accomplished bowler and won many trophies. He was a former coach and manager for the Berlin Little League and was a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox, New York Giants and the UConn Men's and Women's Basketball teams. Jerry is survived by two sons, Michael Malley and his fiancée Liza Davis of Middletown and his son Michael Jr, who was the light of his life; and Edward Malley and his wife Tracy of Bolton. Jerry also leaves his sister, Barbara Preisser and her husband Raymond of Unionville; and three brothers, Robert Wright and his wife Barbara of Plainville; Ronald Wright and his wife Rose of New Britain; and Wayne Wright of Berlin. Also surviving is his former spouse Margo Wright and several nieces and nephews. Jerry was a very kind and compassionate man who always had a kind word for everyone and loved everyone. He loved spending time with his grandson and was looking forward to the upcoming fishing season so he could teach him how to catch the "Big One". He enjoyed traveling to Aruba, Florida, the Bahama's and his excursions to Foxwoods, where he had many friends. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. His life touched many people with his joking personality and love. Funeral services are Thursday 9 AM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM at St. Paul's Church, Alling Street, Kensington. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday 5 to 8 PM at Carlson Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Connecticut Children's Medical Center, 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Please share a memory or note of sympathy by clicking on "GUESTBOOK" at the bottom of this page.

Gerald Wright

January 19, 1944 - April 13, 2008

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Gerald Wright

January 19, 1944 - April 13, 2008

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