CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Jay Jay Wright, 54 of Clarksburg, died on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at his home, after an extensive battle with diabetes and kidney disease.

He was born in North Adams on May 16, 1971, a son of Donna Marie (Devio) Giron and the late Warren Raymond "Cosmo" Wright. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Gustavo A. Giron Sr. Jay graduated from McCann Technical High School with the class of 1989.

He was last formally employed as a project manager for Orion Energy Systems. For the last few years, Jay honed his craft as an expert carpenter, completing many projects for area businesses, schools, friends and family.

Jay was known all around town for his smile, upbeat attitude and friendship. There was never a time that he wouldn’t do all he could do for friends and family. His heart was a mile wide. His most treasured gifts were his children, who meant the world to him.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Gustavo A. Giron Sr. and Donna Giron of North Adams; his longtime companion, Jessica Thayer and his three children, Jalena Ann Wright, Rhaya Marie Wright and Jayden Chance Wright. He also leaves three brothers, Gustavo A. Giron Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Clarksburg; Homero Giron Sr. and his wife, Sandra, of North Adams, and Jamie Hamilton of Adams, and three sisters, Melissa Giron Flynn and her partner, Tom, of Hebron, Conn.; Dawn Wright of North Adams, and Tracy Baker of Adams, along with many nieces and nephews who were all so loved by their Uncle Jay Jay.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours for Jay Jay Wright will be Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St., North Adams. Burial will be private in Southview Cemetery in North Adams. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or Breakthrough T1D in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.