Michael Wright

Michael E. Wright, age 69. Sunrise June 25, 1948 and Sunset August 26, 2017. Michael was a graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School and Empire State College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Michael joined the United States Army in 1969. Michael was a certified pilot and took pride in his formal training in the Army. He served as a helicopter pilot.

Michael enjoyed reading books and listening to jazz music. He especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, William Wright; mother Zora Wright; sister, Hannah Wright Dillard; brother, William Wright.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Sharon Shepard-Wright; daughter, Tamika D. Wright; step-son, Terris (Seneca) Shepard; 6 grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Tom (Dawn) Dillard, Kenneth Jr. (Pat) Shepard, Charles (Charlene) Shepard and sister-in-law, Sheila (Bryon) Reed; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

Visitation 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2017; Additional Visitation 10:00 a.m. and Funeral 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2017 at the MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe-Bixby turn North on Lonsdale Rd.)