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Ruth Wright Theater Owner, 75

Published: January 9, 1988

Ruth Wright, a retired theater owner, died of cancer Dec. 31 at her home in Great Neck, L.I. She was 75 years old.

Born in Little Neck, Queens, she was a cashier in the local movie theater, worked her way up to manager and then became a partner. Eventually, she owned five theaters on the North Shore of Long Island. She retired four years ago.

She is survived by two sisters, May Furstenburg of Hallandale, Fla., and Louise Baker of Great Neck, and a brother, Daniel, of Shirley, L.I.