Darryl Wright - Obituary

arryl Edward Wright Jr., better known as “DJ”, age 20, of Annapolis MD, peacefully passed away October 16th, 2014. His fearless ambition for himself and for everyone around him to enjoy life to its fullest ended up taking him from us at his young age. DJ is survived by his father Darryl Wright Sr., his mother Linda Jones-Wright, his sister Sydney Wright, his grandmother Joy Wright, as well as a large loving family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. DJ’s many athletic achievements and talents were recognizable very early. Not long after learning to walk, he was hitting golf balls in the backyard. He learned to snowboard at the age of five, and by seven he conquered The Face, a double black diamond at Heavenly, Tahoe. He earned a black belt in karate before the age of nine, was a state champion in lacrosse with AYLA at the age of twelve, and a record holder in Cooperstown with his baseball team from PAL that same year. He played youth soccer for Annapolis and football with PAL. At St. Mary’s Catholic HS, he was a member of the JV football team, and played on the Varsity baseball team. Darryl’s education began at Montessori International, then on to St. Andrew’s United Methodist Day School, and St. Mary’s Catholic High School where he last attended. Through family, school, and sports DJ became friends with countless people from all walks of life. A handsome young man with a beautiful smile and soul is what everyone will remember. Although our pain and suffering is infinite for losing you, as Sydney has said, we are at peace and comfort knowing you are safe in a much better place. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30am on Thursday, October 23 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.