Richard O. Wright, age 81, Naval Veteran WWII and Korean War; beloved husband of Lauretta, nee LaPonte; loving father of Michael (Kathy), Kathleen (Andrew) Sabo, Richard (Linda Hand), James, Nancy (Steven) Dubetz and Rae Ann (Steven) Lewis; son of the late Francis and Minnie Wright; brother of Jesse (Jean) and Mary Wright; dear brother-in-law of Francis Slamp and Therese LaPonte; cherished grandfather of Sarah, Andrew, Alex and Cobi Sabo, Evan and Patrick Dubetz, Sam and Ava Lewis; dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. Retired Republic Steel 1947-1984, Amoco 1985-1996. Retired Lieutant Commander-United States Naval Reserve. Funeral service Saturday, June 2, 9:30 a.m. from Ryan Funeral Home, 18022 Dixie Highway in Homewood to St. Joseph Church, Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery. Memorials to Cancer Support Center in Homewood, IL. Funeral info call 708-798-0331.
