Richard Stanwood Wainwright Jr.

Richard Stanwood Wainwright Jr. was born on March 6, 1943 in Stamford, Connecticut. His family moved to Quincy, Massachusetts when he was very young. Richard married the love of his life, Marilyn Ann Schwartz, on May 3, 1964.

Richard devoted his life to public service, serving in the United States Navy, as a Massachusetts State Trooper, an officer of the Brockton Police Department in MA, a detention officer for Maricopa County Arizona, and a Sergeant for the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections. During retirement, Richard drove a van for the Peoria School District Transportation Department.

Over the years, Richard and his wife hosted eight foreign exchange students.

Richard was preceded by his parents, Richard S. Wainwright, Sr. and Ruth Holly (Lewis) Wainwright, and his brother Jonathan Wainwright.

Richard is survived by his wife of 59 beautiful years, Marilyn Ann (Schwartz) Wainwright. His children, Darren Wainwright (Melinda), and Monica Lee (Wainright) Fitzpatrick (Daniel) reside in Missouri. Richard also has four grandchildren, Amelia Fitzpatrick, Daniel W. Fitzpatrick, Jr. (Hannah), Jacob Wainwright (Cassidy), and Kristen Wainwright, and one great-grandchild Scarlett Rosella Wainwright. Richard is also survived by five siblings, Holly, David (Carol), Laurel, Paul (Debra), and Stephen (Denise) Wainwright.

In lieu of flowers, Richard would like gifts donated to:

Hope Chapel

17417 N. 63rd Ave

Glendale, AZ 85308

https://hopechapelglendale.churchcenter.com/giving

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapeloftheChimesMortuary.com for the Wainwright family.