Joanne Mary Wright, 70 years of smiles passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at her home in Toms River, NJ. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she grew up in Staten Island, NY, since 1965 and graduated from Tottenville High School.
Joanne started her career as a Nurses Aide and then worked in Manhattan's Finance Industry as a Commission Clerk for LaBranche & Co., retiring in 2006.
Joanne is survived by her husband Franklin R. Wright, her children, Adrienne Mork and K. Kristian Mork and his wife Krystal Mork, Asa Culmer (son-in-law) along with her sister Maureen Seaquist and brother Jack Williams. Joanne has six grandchildren, Hailey, RJ, Aiden, Liam, Nate and Xavier.
Joanne was a fun loving and the most generous, beautiful person. She tirelessly dedicated herself to the care of her husband.
She will be missed and lovingly remembered always. We are comforted to know she is again with her daughter Leticia Mork Culmer.