Paul Eugene Wright
August 28, 1941 ~ March 16, 2021
Born in: Meadville, Pennsylvania
Paul Eugene Wright, 79, passed away on Tuesday March 16 after a short illness. He was Born in Meadville on July 28, 1941 to Ivan Eugene and E. Marion Orr Wright. Paul could drive a tractor at the age of 5. He loved farming but at age 15 he contracted Polio and was told by doctors that he'd never walk again. His answer was, "My Rear" and he walked until 2018.
He graduated from Randolph-East Mead High School in 1959. He then received some training for the handicapped in Williamsport, PA, and then in Erie, PA at the Erie Commercial School where he studied Accounting. He went to work at Sanida Dairy in Erie. He married Sylvia Waite in 1962. Other places he worked were Metal Coaters in Ohio, Meadow Brook Dairy in Erie, GTI in Hadley and Saegertown, he then started his own Accounting practice for the next 35 years.
Survivors include his beloved wife Sylvia Waite Wright; his son Glenn Wright (Amber), step-daughter Kathy McCray (Ray) grandchildren, Wyatt, Ethan, Sam and Sylvanne Wright; step grandchildren, Christina Park (Don) Kelly Mitch, Markie Young (Kirk) Ailyn Reimers (Brandon) Daniel, Anika and Joe Tyson, Christina Olszewski (Zack)and Andre Quinones. His sister Linda Hasenkopf (Terry), Brother Mark Wright (Karen) also many great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his sister, Mona Wright and stepson Mark Sessamen.
Paul was a member of the NRA and the National Accountants Society.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
The Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street has been entrusted with the care of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice in Paul's name.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Paul's Book of Memories at www.warrenfh.com
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Paul was stricken with polio at a young age but grabbed the bull by the horns and became very accomplished at whatever he did. He was blunt, outspoken and called a spade a spade and at the same time full of love and compassion for other people. I cried when I heard the news and I will miss my friend Paul Wright. Chuck Roae
Saddened to learn of Paul’s passing. I knew Paul through his association with my employer. I admired his insistence on accuracy; there were no gray areas with numbers. We appreciated his unique sense of humor and the anecdotes he related. Ben A. Stallsmith
Dear Sylvia and family,
We just found out about Paul’s death (Bev saw a post from Glenn on Facebook). We are so sorry for your lost.
Paul was a strong individual who had been dealt a tough road in life but he seemed to be able to make the most of it. We will keep you in our prayers. God bless and keep you!
Sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. I have known the family for a very long time. We had the privilege having Paul as our accountant. I had a lot of good memories with and about Paul.
I was Paul’s younger (little cousin-nine years younger).
He always treated me in a fun, loving, and kind manner.
I especially remember him allowing me to ride with him on the tractor while he cut the ballfields at Randolph high school and grade school. Sometimes he would even let me steer the tractor while sitting on his lap. I thought this was the greatest thing ever, and is one of my fond memories of childhood to this day. And yes Christie, that photo is the spitting image of uncle Ivan. Our condolences to you Sylvia and your family, also to Linda and Mark.-cousin Bob Wright, and wife Jan.
To Paul’s family. Sending my sympathy to all the family whom I’ve known for a long time, So sad to lose our loved ones but we do have great memories that will live in our hearts forever. God Bless you all.
I sincere condolences to you the family of Paul, we went to school together probably from first grade on, Wayland and then
Randolph. He will be missed.
Dear Sylvia and family, So sorry for your loss. We have been away and we’re saddened to hear of your loss. Paul was a strong man who certainly bore his disability with determination and courage. You and Glenn took such good care of him and provided love and a good quality of life for him. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Chris & George Palotas