Wright, "Jay" John J. Age 55, died September 10, 2017, at home attended to by his loving wife Shari. Jay had coped with neuroendocrine cancer for 3 years. Born September 25, 1961, Jay was named after his great-grandfather J. J. Quinn. Jay graduated from Washburn High Class of '79. He was a natural athlete and a fierce competitor with a love of sports. Jay's dream was to play professional baseball. He trained, bought a pitching machine, became involved in amateur leagues and tried out for the Twins in 1981 with Tony Oliva pitching. Jay formed the courier business Donkey Express, LLC with "Donkey" becoming his player nickname. In 2015 Jay was inducted into the Federal League Baseball Hall of Fame: Most Wins In A Season. Possessing a vibrant spirit and great sense of humor he was loved by coworkers and teammates. Jay is also survived by 3 children: Nikki, Thomas, Jayme; by 4 grandchildren: Hossyn, Noah, Fiona, Calvin; by 2 brothers: Chris, Patrick and by sister Kellye. -PMW
John Steffer
From Mpls Star & Tribune:
John J. 'Jay' Wright
Wright, "Jay" John J. Age 55, died September 10, 2017, at home attended to by his loving wife Shari. Jay had coped with neuroendocrine cancer for 3 years. Born September 25, 1961, Jay was named after his great-grandfather J. J. Quinn. Jay graduated from Washburn High Class of '79. He was a natural athlete and a fierce competitor with a love of sports. Jay's dream was to play professional baseball. He trained, bought a pitching machine, became involved in amateur leagues and tried out for the Twins in 1981 with Tony Oliva pitching. Jay formed the courier business Donkey Express, LLC with "Donkey" becoming his player nickname. In 2015 Jay was inducted into the Federal League Baseball Hall of Fame: Most Wins In A Season. Possessing a vibrant spirit and great sense of humor he was loved by coworkers and teammates. Jay is also survived by 3 children: Nikki, Thomas, Jayme; by 4 grandchildren: Hossyn, Noah, Fiona, Calvin; by 2 brothers: Chris, Patrick and by sister Kellye. -PMW
Published on September 23, 2017
John Longman
Jay and I grew up a few blocks from each other. I spent a lot of time at the Wrights.
Jay was always an upbeat and friendly guy. Im glad I was able to know him.