Share William Hardie Wright's obituary with others.
Invite friends and family to read the obituary and add memories.
Stay updated
We'll notify you when service details or new memories are added.
You're now following this obituary
We'll email you when there are updates.
Select your format and elements to print
IN LOVING MEMORY OF William Hardie Wright
William Hardie
Wright
Jun 19, 1937 — Oct 8, 2016
William Hardie Wright's Obituary
William Hardie Wright, resident of West Windsor, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Oct 8, 2016. Born on June 19, 1937 in New York City, NY, he was raised in Montclair, NJ and graduated from Montclair High School.
Bill served in the Air Force from 1956 to 1960. He worked as a Stationary Engineer at Montclair State College, Oakanite and Irvington General Hospital. After his retirement he stayed active as a crossing guard and umpire.
A long-time resident of Montclair, he was an usher at Saint Cassian's Church in Upper Montclair, a Montclair little league coach and a CYO basketball coach. He always had a smile on his face and a warm greeting for everyone he saw.
Bill's favorite times were when he and his wife Patty were out fishing on their boat, especially when his children or grandchildren were aboard. Bill also cherished summers in the Outer Banks of North Carolina with his family.
Bill was predeceased by his parents Rebecca and Henry. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Patty (nee Schmidt) Wright, his children: Theresa Fitzpatrick, Kate Wright and Pat Wright and six grandchildren: David, Megan, William, Daniel, Elizabeth and Benjamin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 10:00AM at St. David the King RC Church, 1 New Village Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550.
Visiting hours are Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Princeton, NJ from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.
Private cremation will follow.
Bill served in the Air Force from 1956 to 1960. He worked as a Stationary Engineer at Montclair State College, Oakanite and Irvington General Hospital. After his retirement he stayed active as a crossing guard and umpire.
A long-time resident of Montclair, he was an usher at Saint Cassian's Church in Upper Montclair, a Montclair little league coach and a CYO basketball coach. He always had a smile on his face and a warm greeting for everyone he saw.
Bill's favorite times were when he and his wife Patty were out fishing on their boat, especially when his children or grandchildren were aboard. Bill also cherished summers in the Outer Banks of North Carolina with his family.
Bill was predeceased by his parents Rebecca and Henry. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Patty (nee Schmidt) Wright, his children: Theresa Fitzpatrick, Kate Wright and Pat Wright and six grandchildren: David, Megan, William, Daniel, Elizabeth and Benjamin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 10:00AM at St. David the King RC Church, 1 New Village Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550.
Visiting hours are Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Princeton, NJ from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.
Private cremation will follow.
To plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our tree store.
Funeral Services for William Hardie Wright
Visitation
October
12
Wednesday
Kimble Funeral Home
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Memorial Mass
October
13
Thursday
St. David the King RC Church
Starts at 10:00 am
William Hardie Wright's Guestbook
Visits: 0
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors