Harry Caleb Wright, Jr
September 9, 1948 ~ April 26, 2012
SOUTH PORTLAND - Harry Caleb Wright, Jr., 63, of South Portland, died suddenly April 26, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 9, 1948 in Schenectady, New York, a son of Harry Caleb and Eleanor Ruth (Dolen) Wright, Sr. He graduated from Linton High School in Schenectady, New York and attended New Hampshire College. Harry was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church and was on the Calvary Council. He worked for New England Telephone Company/ Fairpoint for forty years retiring recently. Harry was a former member of IBEW Local 2327; a former member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd degree. He was predeceased by his parents. Surviving are his son Harry C., III and his wife Denali of Portland and a brother Richard Wright. It is a bright moonlit night Mr. Wright and I think I will have one more for the road. An 11:00 a.m. memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 2nd at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harry's memory may be sent to: American Red Cross, 524 Forest Avenue, Portland, Maine 04101.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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Harry ~ Sports coat, white dress shirt, dress pants and shiny loafers. Always a ready smile, hearty laugh and most of all- a helping hand. I will miss your spirit Harry. Hugs and misses. A gentle soul and kind heart. This is the Harry Wright,Jr I will always remember.
– Kathy G
Denali, I hope you get these messages. I do not know how else to get in touch with you. I am sorry for using tthis forum to try to speak to you. God bless you. P.S. My e-mail address is wright824@gmail.
– Richard John Wright
Harry Denali – we are so very sorry for the loss of your Dad; sending you hugs and prayers during this sad time.
– Heidi, Rob, & Caleb Vickery
I am so sorry for your loss Harry was A wonderful man. I met Harry while delivering him his pizza. he will be missed. Dominos pizza crew
– Lorraine
Hello. I was hoping that I could leave my address and phone number and we could correspond and maybe I could get some family photos if that was not to much of a bother. I know that my brother and I haven’t been in touch in years and I still do not know why. I held no ill regard towards my brother, quite the opposite,I loved and respected the man. I was recently diagnosed with cancer and I was planning on coming to Maine to see him. Imagine my surprise when I googled his name and came up with his obituary instead of his address. He has three nieces.I so much wanted them to meet. I have to go now PLEASE respond. Richard Wright, 5063 Route 32 Apt. 16, Catskill, N.Y. 12414. (518)821-5666. God bless you.
– Richard John Wright
thanks for being such a good friend and co worker, you will be missed!!
– denise gagnon
Harry and Denali, so sorry about your Dad. I lost my Dad two years ago, the loss is difficult. Thinking of you both
– Mark McAuliffe
Harry, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad – we all had some great times with him that have left me with some really great memories – you and your family have my deepest sympathy
– Patty Cain (Lamb)
A kind gentleman and good hearted spirit. A guardian angel watching over us. Rest in Peace Harry. My thoughts and prayers to his son Harry and all his close friends.
– Tina Charpentier
SADDENED BY THE PASSING AWAY OF HARRY, A DOMINO EFFECT OF EMOTIONAL MEMORIES ARE OVERFLOWING. TO ME, HARRY WAS A COMPASSIONATE SOUL. HIS SHY QUALITY OFTEN FAILED TO DISCLOSE THE TRUE JEWEL OF FUNNY MAN HARRY. HARRY FOREVER ENJOYED MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR PEOPLE. A HELPING HAND WAS ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE IN NEED. HARRY ACCOMPLISHED THIS BY WAY OF HIS HEART. HARRY WAS A KIND HEART-ED MAN. HARRY CONTINUOUSLY SHOWED UP IN MY LIFE JUST AT A MOMENT I NEEDED A FRIENDLY FACE OR SOMEONE TO GIVE A LIFT WITH LAUGHTER. EACH TIME OUT OF THE BLUE, BUT UNQUESTIONABLY DELIGHTFUL. I KNOW HARRY IS NOW BEING OFFERED HANDS OF LOVE, COMPASSION AND SUPPORT. BLESS YOU HARRY WRIGHT, JR ~ I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU.
– CHITTY KITTY
I really liked Harry and I have some wonderful and funny memories of working with him for so many years. Harry was a kind, sensitive and a very thoughtful person. During one of the most severe tragedies of my own life, Harry was quietly sad for me and very supportive. He had such a reasonable and laid back way about him. I remember once that another gentleman came to work with us, and one day he had to go to a doctor’s appointment and was trying to figure out the bus schedule. Harry offered for this co worker to take his car but the other man was so hesitant. What about if something happens?!!..but Harry so calmly just said, that is what I have insurance for. I thought it was so wonderful. A great attitude and so kind of him. ..Another time we played a trick on Harry and gave him a risquAC. card and said it was from someone else…one of the supervisors. Poor Harry. and when we told him it was just a joke…LOL ….I am laughing right now. He was so relieved that we all laughed for weeks! Harry was a great guy. He will be missed.
– Michael