Genevieve Mary Wright

Genevieve Mary Wright (née Leone) March 2, 1939 – June 18, 2025 With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the peaceful passing of Genevieve Mary Wright on June 18, 2025, at the age of 86. Genevieve was born on March 2, 1939, in Brant, NY, and raised in Angola, NY. After graduating from Lake Shore High School, she pursued a variety of roles throughout her career. She worked as a pile driver and later held positions at Century 21 Realtors and as an executive secretary, always bringing dedication, professionalism, and a strong work ethic to everything she did. She lived through a remarkable era of transformation—witnessing the world evolve through war and peace, civil rights movements, and technological revolutions. Through it all, Genevieve remained a constant source of strength, love, and wisdom to those around her. She was a devoted mother, a cherished grandmother, and a proud great-grandmother. Genevieve was the loving mother of the late William (Laurel) Wright, Michael Wright, Daniel (Teresa) Wright, Sylvia (late Michael) Wright-Jones, Ronald Wright, and Mark Wright. Her legacy lives on through her 20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, each of whom she adored. A woman of quiet strength and vibrant spirit, Genevieve found joy in gardening, reading, painting, traveling, camping, hunting, fishing, and thrifting. She was known for her kindness, humor, and her remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcome and loved. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Velia (née Guglietti) Leone, her brother Anthony Leone, and her sister Eloise (née Leone) Jensen. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Banchetti’s by Rizzo, 550 N. French Rd., Amherst, NY 14228. Please RSVP by July 25, 2025 to either: Sylvia – (716) 913-2917 | sylviajjones61@gmail.com Alissa – (716) 913-2917 | alissamjones@gmail.com In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to a charity or cause of your choice. Genevieve’s life was a testament to grace, perseverance, and unconditional love. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Genevieve Mary Wright

March 2, 1939 - June 18, 2025