FISHKILL - Maurita M. Wright, 84, an area resident since the late 1960's, died on December 7, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She previously lived in Larksville, PA.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on August 31, 1937, Maurita was the daughter of the late Frank and Loretta (Cantwell) Conahan. Maurita was an alumna of College Misercorida, and had worked as a Home Economics teacher in Plymouth, PA. She lived a life of service. She volunteered at the Fishkill food pantry, St. Francis Hospital, and numerous community programs. Maurita's home was always open to all.
Maurita is survived by her children, Patrice Anjos and her husband Jose of Fishkill and John Wright and his significant other Nancy Williams of Newburgh; her grandchildren, Laura and Nicole, and Aidan; her "sister", Sr. Martha Hanlon, RSM; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband of 30 years, John Wright, Sr. in 1993; her brother, Frank Conahan; and her sister, Patrice Benjamin.
Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5-8 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday at 9:45 am at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 106 Jackson Street, Fishkill followed by burial at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.
Please visit Maurita's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.