Richard Allen Wright, 85, of North Vandergrift passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018. He was born on August 14, 1933 and the son of the late Julius (Willa Mae Matthews) Wright. Richard was a graduate of Vandergrift High School and retired from Wean United and Engineering Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Elks Club, and I.B.O.E. Richard enjoyed watching baseball and spent many years playing baseball while growing up. He is survived by three sons Tony (Anna) Wright of Blawnox; Monte Wright of Slickville; Duane (Denise) Wright of Penn Hills, two sisters Jewell Wright of Oklahoma, Pa; Clara Booker of Ohio, and two grandchildren Dominique and Dante Wright. Family and Friends will be received on Monday, November 12, 2018 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with a service at 1:00 pm at The Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc. 2842 River Road Vandergrift, Pa (724) 567-7006 with Reverend Hosea Nabors officiating. Online condolences may be made at Gamblefh.com.