Walter Wright

Walter S. Wright Jr. age 85, passed away on Sunday June 28, 2026 at Clifton Springs Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday July 10, 2026 from 5-8pm at the Phelps American Legion 1346 NY-96 Phelps, NY 14532.

It is requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the House of John 14 Spring Street Clifton Springs NY 14432.

Walter was born on May 25, 1941 in Canandaigua, NY the son of the late Walter and Lucy VanGelder Wright Sr.
He worked for over 20 years at Rockefeller Farms and helped many other farmers in the area. He also was self employed as a Dry Waller. Walter loved music and enjoyed playing the banjo and guitar. He appreciated nature and raised and showed Rabbits and also raised homing Pigeons. He enjoyed wood working and was a competitive Horse Shoe pitcher. Walter was known for always willing to help anyone in need.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Joyce Fox Wright of Phelps
2 sons Wayne (Diana) Wright of Seneca Castle
Walter Wright of Phelps
Daughter Vicki (Alan Bruch) Huntsman of Waterloo
Grandchildren Doug Brown
Justin (Casey) Huntsman
Josh (Paige) Wright
Nicole (Jackie) Wright
Great-grandchildren
Brayden, Caleb, Braxton and River
Brother Tim (Maureen) Wright of NJ
He was predeceased by 2 brothers Robert and Chuck Wright
2 sisters Lousie Aldrich and Carol Delgatto
Mother and Father in law Almeta and Dudley Fox