Former US Customs Service Special Agent in Charge for Buffalo, New York, David (Dave) Allan Wright, 87, of Grand Island, New York, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025.

Dave was an Army veteran, former Detroit Police Department police officer, and US Customs Special Agent, culminating in his appointment to Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo, New York office.  He started his USCS career as an Inspector in Port Huron, Michigan.  Following his 34-year career in law enforcement, Dave became a member of the Judges and Police Executives Conference of Erie County and the Western New York Police Pistol league.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Sharon Lee Wright (Tomlinson). Dave is survived by his children, retired USCS and HSI Group Supervisor David E. Wright, Customs and Border Protection Officer Amy Wright and Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent Andrew Wright, as well as four grandchildren.