James Arthur Wright, of Warwick, NY, passed away peacefully at his cabin in the Adirondacks on Monday, September 24, 2018, he was 78 years old.
Jim was born May 24, 1940, in Warwick, NY to the late Joseph & Verna Wright.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lois Johnson Wright; his son, Brian Wright; his daughter, Nicole Wright Benzie and her husband, Larry; his grandchildren, Zachary and Keira Benzie; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Edward Wright, and his sister, Nina Wright.
After graduating from Warwick High School, Jim was a Sergeant in the United States Army and worked in Research & Development at Union Carbide, in Tuxedo, NY. A lifelong resident of Warwick, he loved to share his stories about flying airplanes at the Warwick Airport and his adventures growing up at Wickham Lake and Wright Family Farm.
Jim was an avid fisherman and loved to be at his cabin on Osgood Pond. Known to many as “The Fish Whisperer” he taught countless friends and family members all about fishing.
During the last years of his life, Jim was devoted to taking care of his wife, Lois. He was a loving husband and father who provided a wonderful life for his family in the house he proudly built for them himself. He was also a very special “Poppy” to his grandchildren and he will forever be loved and missed by those who knew him.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 29, from 2-6 p.m. with a funeral service at 2:00 pm at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jim's memory to Schervier Pavilion, 22 Van Duzer Place, Warwick, NY 10990.