Eva V. Wright, of Norwich, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Eva was born in the Philippines to the late Alfonso and Rosita Velasco. In addition to her parents, Eva was predeceased by her sister, Wilma; and her brothers, Nonoy and Danilo. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, James “Chris” Wright; her sons, Oliver Currie, and Dondon Currie; her daughter, Grace Currie; her daughter in law, Teri Currie; her grandchildren, Ariana Velasco, Skyler Velasco, Kayleigh Currie, Mia Currie, Lark Aguilar, and Raven Aguilar; her great-grandchildren, Max LaPorte, and Bear LaPorte.
After high school, Eva studied cosmetology and received her degree before moving to Norwich. She became a nationalized US citizen in June of 2005. Family was important to her and she was always opening her home to share a meal with them. Eva was a proud member of the Filipino American Association Upstate NY Chapter and always kept in touch with her Filipino family. She was a well known member of the Norwich Family YMCA and loved to participate in outdoor activities, particularly cross country skiing, snowshoeing, backpacking and kayaking. Her flower gardens were admired by many in her neighborhood.
A memorial mass for Eva will take place at 10:00am on Tuesday, April 13, at St. Paul’s Church, 30 Pleasant St. Norwich, with Fr. Ralph Bove officiating. Burial will take place in St. Paul’s Cemetery. The family will receive friends at R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, 116 N. Broad St. on Sunday from 2:00-5:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Eva’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital at stjude.org/donate
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