Zita F Wright

Lifelong Grosse Pointe resident, Zita Francis Wright (nee Herron), 85, passed away peacefully Monday, September 25th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. She was born September 20th, 1938 to the late Oliver Donald and Marie Breen Herron. Early education was spent attending St Clare grammar school then graduating high school from St Paul in 1956. After attending Barry University in Florida, she returned back home to Grosse Pointe to marry her high school beau and love of her life Robert Wright Jr. Having married at St. Paul’s on a snowy January day in 1960, they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary this past year.

Zita was predeceased by her parents; sister Barbara Milock, brother Thomas Herron and her loving in-laws Robert and Dodie Wright Sr. Zita’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her adoring husband Robert, four children, Donna Duquette (Joseph), Robert Wright III (Regan), Mike Wright (Alison) and Stacey Bell (Michael), nine grandchildren, Kelly, Joey (Hannah), Austin, Griffin, Andrew, Maggie, Harry, Abby and Sophie and a sister Gail Berry and brother Donald Herron.

Zita embraced her commitment to being a supportive wife, devoted mother and friend to many. Never slowing down or saying no at any chance to engage with family and friends, Zita took on life with zeal and zest that was unmatched. She was a ball of energy and always up for a laugh and a chance to partake. Socially Zita pursued weekly golf dates at Gowanie GC, Lochmoor CC and at the Lost City CC (Atlantis) in Florida, were she and Bob maintained membership for over 50 years. This is where they spent their winter months and was Zita’s most happy place, evident by her perpetual tan, pink and green attire and plethora of Jack Rodger sandals. She will be dearly missed but the memories of her infectious smile will live long.

A memorial Mass to celebrate Zita’s life will be held Saturday October 7th at St. Paul on the Lake at 10:00 am. A celebration of life will follow at the Country Club of Detroit, 220 Country Club Dr. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America www.alzfdn.org.

Please share memories with the family at their online guestbook at Dignitymemorial.com.