Janet Wright, first executive director of ProSkaters passes away

Monday, November 05, 2012

Janet Wright, the first executive director of ProSkaters (previously the Professional Figure Skating Cooperative) and founder of the Pro Skating Historical Foundation passed away from a massive heart attack on November 2, 2012 in her Des Plaines, Illinois home.  According to her husband, Tom, a memorial is being planned.  As more information is available, we will post it here and on ProSkaters' Facebook page (facebook.com/proskatersinternational)

Here is a photo of Janet when she was with Holiday on Ice in the 1950's as well as a photo of Janet back on the ice recently.

She will be missed.

Janet Wright in costume with Holiday on Ice in the 1950's.

Janet Wright back on the ice recently practicing her edges.

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