Richard J. Wright, 64, of Allentown, passed away Sunday March 16th at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Manhattan, he resided in North Brunswick for many years before moving to Allentown six years ago. Mr. Wright was a retired World Trade Center Safety Inspector. He was a former little league coach in North Brunswick and recently, enjoyed being part of a local neighborhood band.

A loving husband and father, Mr. Wright is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia Wright, nee Yerkes; his son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Allison Wright of Robbinsville; his sister Leora Clark of Denville and nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held Friday 11am at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Allentown. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm and again Friday 10am until the time of service at the funeral home.