Youngstown - There will be a funeral service held on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, with President Kirk Lunnen officiating for Paul W. Wright Jr., 68, of Youngstown, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the Hospice House with his loving family by his side on Wednesday afternoon March 16, 2011. Paul will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for the love he showed to his wife, sons, grandchildren, family, friends, and his dogs. He had a zest for life even though he had cancer for the past three years. Paul was always optimistic, upbeat, strong and courageous as he fought his disease. Anyone that knew Paul loved him and he was a friend to everyone whom he met. He was just that kind of guy. He was born August 26, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Paul W. Sr. and Margaret (Stanley) Wright and moved to the Youngstown area in 1966. Paul was employed at General Motors Lordstown Plant for 22 years and after retiring he owned and operated Homemade Delights a woodcraft company along with working for the Diocese of Youngstown. He was a member of the UAW Local 312 and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and earned the rank of E-3. He told many stories of the time spent serving his country and was awarded the Rifle Marksman Badge. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, and landscaping in the summer along with being an extensive traveler. He loved motorcycles, cars and going to Myrtle Beach. Paul was a history and animal planet buff. You could listen to him for hours just sitting around and telling stories. He leaves behind to hold on to his precious memories his wife of over 29 years the former Karen Sanfrey-Tarr whom he married on March 13, 1982, two sons Paul W."Trey" III (Debbie) Wright and Eric S. (Becky) Tarr, eight grandchildren Tarah, Paul W. "Bubby" IV, and Kasey Wright, Brandon and Ashton Tarr, and Amber, Amanda, and Alissa Belasco, a brother William Richard (Edie) Wright, three sisters Sally (Bill) Venzen, Mickey (Paul) Huggins, and Marilyn (Robert) Justus. He also leaves his father and mother-in-law Don (Esther) Sanfrey, a brother-in-law Don "Sunny" Sanfrey, two sisters-in-law Valerie (Michael Lipps) Sanfrey and Debbie Horvath, his beloved three dogs Coco, Tiny, and Bear, and many fabulous nieces, nephews and friends. Paul was preceded in death by his father Paul W. Wright Sr., mother Margaret "Peg" Stanley Swick, a sister Sherilyn Tripp and close friend Joey Herman. Friends may call on Sunday, March 20, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Monday, March 21, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. all at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, where the great men of the Trumbull County American Legion will provide full military honors for Paul. The family requests that in Paul's honor please dress in jeans and casual because as we all know that was the way Paul was. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences to Paul's family by visiting www.rossisantuccifh.com. Paul's family wishes to thank everyone who helped them in their time of need, for all the support, love and care shown to Paul during his illness and wishes to especially thank Linda Aaron, Jerry Aaron, Donny Patterson, John "Fats" Hrusovski, Richard (Annie) Krzys, David Coss, Maryann Pasquale, Joanie, Wesley and Ken York, Lee Tartler Helen (Dick) Gardner, Alice (Jim) Tarr, Tom (Shirley) Wrongkovich, Nick and Lou Ruozzo, the employees and staff at Harley Davidson Bike Town and the Hospice House. Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home Dedicated To Your Loved Ones