Michael J. Wright (October 09, 1947 - December 17, 2022)

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Michael J. Wright
  • October 09, 1947
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  • December 17, 2022

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Michael J. Wright

10-9-1947 – 12-17-2022

After a long bout with brain cancer, on Saturday, 12-17-2022, Mike Wright passed peacefully in the loving arms of his wife and caretaker Cheryl Wright.  Mike was born in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Rosemary Hartmus Wright and the late John G. Wright.  Mike was the oldest of 3 children in the Wright family.   He is preceded in death by his sister Karen Sue Wright and her surviving children Stacy Moan, Jeff and Jason Engbarth  and is survived by his brother John G. Wright, Jr. (Mina Goldman) and his children Kelly Anne and Laura Jean Wright, Wesley Theberge and Blake Chisholm.  Mike is also survived by a half sister – Anne Tucke (Art) children Tracy, Kristen, Jennifer and Bethany, who he joyfully located after many years of searching.  Mike is survived by his loving wife and caretaker of 36 years, Cheryl (Wuenschell) Wright. Mike has two daughters, Michele Larson (Christopher), children Haley, Logan, Jack and Walker, and daughter Wendy Renzi (Brandon), children Lily and Joe as well as many grand nieces and nephews.

Mike graduated from Shaler High School, where he was a member of the 1964 championship baseball team and then graduated from Penn Technical Institute.  He began his working career as a Customer Engineer for IBM.  Mike proudly served our country as a cryptography expert in the Army Security Agency in Vietnam with the highest security clearance possible.

Mike loved all sports, especially baseball, racquetball and golf.  He built and operated Shaler Racquetball, which became Shaler Athletic Club, became an international speaker in the health club community and finally ended his working career as founder and president of Sports Club Management, a consulting firm designed to bring success to other health clubs nationally.

Mike was the life of the party as host of many Steelers Football parties every Sunday while his wife Cheryl provided magnificent feasts.  He will be missed by his many friends and golf buddies who never got tired of his many, often repeated jokes.

Final arrangements are being made by Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society with internment at Florida National Cemetery for military veterans.  In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Wounded Warriors Project or Tunnels to Towers.  A Celebration of Life ceremony, with military service, will be held at Florida National Cemetery this spring.  Arrangements entrusted with BALDWIN BROTHERS Funeral & Cremation Society-Spanish Springs, 352-480-5959.  Sentiments are encouraged at www.baldwincremation.com.


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  1. Patty Simons lit a candle:
    09 Jan 2023
    Lit since January 9, 2023 at 1:56:59 AM

  2. Victor Morrone says:
    28 Dec 2022
    Mike was our leader and friend on the Shaler baseball team. We reunited with he and Cheryl 50 years later and spent many good times with them. We miss Mike so much.

  3. Vic Morrone says:
    28 Dec 2022
    I have so many great memories of our baseball team and it was an honor to play with Mike. He was kind and helpful to me. Lois and I reunited with Mike and Cheryl 50 years later!

  4. Helen Knipper lit a candle:
    28 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 28, 2022 at 12:03:27 PM

  5. Mona Weber says:
    23 Dec 2022
    We were so very lucky to be such good friends with you and Cheryl. Whenever we were together “Who had more fun than us?” We love you❤️. You will be greatly missed ❣️
    Mona and David Weber

  6. Dave Hulbert lit a candle:
    23 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 23, 2022 at 12:15:17 AM

  7. Dave Hulbert lit a candle:
    23 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 23, 2022 at 12:13:53 AM

  8. Susan Renzi lit a candle:
    22 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 22, 2022 at 12:59:28 PM

  9. Mark Pancari lit a candle:
    22 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 22, 2022 at 12:49:45 PM

  10. Jaimee Frohlich says:
    22 Dec 2022
    You are missed!
    Hal and Jaimee

  11. Neal Bulger says:
    22 Dec 2022
    RIP, Mike. Always a great friend and teammate.

  12. David Geier says:
    21 Dec 2022
    Spent many hours in the Dehaven School Yard, baseball baseball army in the woods. He was a great kid then and will never forget the party at his health club after the 25th class reunion
    RIP MikeUY34

  13. Chuck Cronenweth posted an image:
    21 Dec 2022
    One of our great baseball reunions in Chelan. Thank you for always being the Life of the party!
    One of our great baseball reunions in Chelan. Thank you for always being the Life of the party!

  14. Chuck Cronenweth posted an image:
    21 Dec 2022


  15. Chuck Cronenweth says:
    21 Dec 2022
    Mike - You are in our hearts forever . We will miss you greatly . So many great memories over the years . You have been my friend since Little League days. RIP

  16. Chuck Cronenweth says:
    21 Dec 2022
    Mike - You are in our hearts forever . We will miss you greatly . So many great memories over the years . You have been my friend since Little League days. RIP.

  17. Jim kushon says:
    21 Dec 2022
    Little pony and colt leagues , Raquet ball, golf parties. Many fond memories. You are in a good place now buddy

  18. Mina Goldman Wright lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:15:20 PM

  19. Brandon Renzi lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:33:31 PM

  20. Denny and Chris Matz says:
    21 Dec 2022
    Rest in peace my friend, you will truly be missed.

  21. Denny Matz lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:06:36 PM

  22. Denny Matz lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:05:42 PM

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    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:50:16 PM

  24. Joseph Renzi lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:37:03 PM

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    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:21:15 PM

  26. David Shaner posted an image:
    21 Dec 2022
    The gang from September of 2021 in Pittsburgh.
    The gang from September of 2021 in Pittsburgh.

  27. Dave & Donna Shaner lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:57:09 PM

  28. Donna Shaner lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:55:28 PM

  29. June Bruno says:
    21 Dec 2022
    Mike ohhhh gosh the fun times we had, from Canada to Florida we never stopped laughing. We danced, listened to music, went to flea markets, craft shows, anything the 4 of us could find to do and you told jokes wherever we went! You were such a wonderful friend, the kindest heart. You will be missed by many.

  30. Gary and Julie Lantz says:
    21 Dec 2022
    Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing.
    Julie and I met Mike and Cheryl when we moved into the neighborhood. Mike was a great neighbor, he was a very kind and generous person. He would help anyone at any time no matter what was going on.
    He will surely be missed by all who knew him. We feel very honored to have had him as a friend.
    Rest in peace Mike

  31. June Bruno lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:31:36 PM

  32. Lee & Judy MacEvoy lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:19:13 PM

  33. Gary and Julie Lantz lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:01:59 PM

  34. Art Howe lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:21:46 PM

  35. Jack Buckler says:
    21 Dec 2022
    I didn’t know much about Mike after high school as we went our separate ways. But I have vivid memories of us growing up on the DeHaven playground. There were few days when Mike didn’t come across from Sutter to join us for a softball game. Man, he could hit the ball!
    R. I. P. brother Vietnam Vet.

  36. Dave Goldman lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:53:52 PM

  37. Julie &Tom MacIntyre lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:53:38 PM

  38. Gerry Greim says:
    21 Dec 2022
    Everyone at the dog park will miss you and Suzi. You fought the good fight, now rest in peace.
    Love, Gerry, Buddy and Darla

  39. Gerry Greim lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:39:34 PM

  40. Marina and Don lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:26:23 PM

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    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:13:27 PM

  42. Ted & Nadine Holtz lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:59:32 PM

  43. Ted & Nadine Holtz says:
    21 Dec 2022
    Rest in peace Mike

  44. Ellen Sue Cole says:
    21 Dec 2022
    Mikey you had such a big heart and always had such a huge presence!! I had the privilege of knowing you & loving you most of my life. You are already so missed!! I love you. Ellen

  45. Ellen Sue Cole lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:50:19 PM

  46. Wendy Wright-Renzi says:
    21 Dec 2022
    BCNU. Love you with all my heart, always and forever Dad.

  47. Dorene Ciletti lit a candle:
    21 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 21, 2022 at 12:05:39 AM

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    20 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 20, 2022 at 12:45:44 PM

  49. Kelly Wright&family lit a candle:
    20 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 20, 2022 at 12:26:31 PM

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    20 Dec 2022
    Lit since December 20, 2022 at 12:21:47 PM

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