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Ernest Wright
Ernest Eugene Wright, known as “Gene” died May 23 in Westhampton. He was 92.
Born December 21, 1926, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to the late Weldon and Pearl (Brown) Wright, he was one of six children. At the age of three, his family moved to Brooklyn. He attended New York City public schools and joined the Army Air Force during World War WII. He was a member of the 5th Airborne Division.
Mr. Wright was a self-taught musician, playing the saxophone, as well piano, during his service to our country.
He married the late Dolores Jane Smith of Southampton and they had eight children: Reginald Keith, Bernard Eugene, Edwin Phillip, Beverly Annette, Roger Leonard, Glenn Brian, Bruce Darryl, and Scott Terrance.
He worked for the New York City Transit Association, retiring in 1986, after many years of service. After his retirement, he and wife, Dolores, along with sons, Bruce and Scott, moved to Shinnecock Indian Reservation, where Dolores was born.
Mr. Wright always had special stories to share and music he enjoyed playing for others. He was a patient and kind person, who looked for ways to encourage others to share their talents and gifts, survivors said.
He predeceased by brothers William Wright and Raymond Wright; sister Marion Flippen (William), of New Jersey; sisters-in-law Irene Maples, June King, and Jean Smith.
He is survived by his sister, Toni Tepper (Walter) of New Jersey; and a brother, Clarence Wright (Patricia) of New Jersey; sisters-in-law Shirley Kerr of Atlanta and Mary Wright of New Jersey; and brother-in-law Joel King of Brooklyn. He is also survived by daughters-in-law, Jean Wright, Jackie Wright, Bridgett Wright, Deborah Wright, Toni Wright, Joanne Wright, Veronica Wright and Kim Wright; a son-in-law, Timothy Weaver; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
A viewing and funeral service were held on Saturday, June 1, at the Southampton First Presbyterian Church, followed by interment at Shinnecock cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Brockett Funeral Home in Southampton.
on May 31, 2019