James "Jay" Harrington

James "Jay" Harrington, 69, died peacefully in his home in Bayville, NJ on March 28th, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and children after his battle with cancer. He was the son of the late William T. Harrington and Anne Dolan Harrington and the third of 6 children, with whom he had many fond memories of growing up together in Tennessee and Westfield, NJ. In his lifetime, the first thing anyone noticed about Jay was his sense of humor. He enjoyed lunches with his daughter, Nancee, and watching the Jets with his son, Brian, and enjoyed everything with his grandchildren and, of course, all things Irish! He was an avid Mets and Jets fan and enjoyed the beach and sunny climes and had relocated to Myrtle Beach, SC for 8 years until returning to New Jersey in 2016. Jay would talk politics with anyone who cared to listen, and he was a great listener himself. He was a good, genuine, and loyal friend to many, and was loved by his many nieces and nephews. Before retiring, he was employed by William Zinsser & Co. Jay is survived by his devoted wife, Kathy Kennedy Harrington, his daughter Nancee Harrington and son-in-law Brian Rudden, and his son Brian Harrington and daughter-in-law April Harrington. He was adored by his 5 grandchildren, Michael and Nicole Kirschner, Lindsey, Brenden and Emilee Harrington. Jay also leaves behind his sister Kathy Caputo and her husband Jack of New Rochelle, NY; brother Bill Harrington and his wife Vearl of Barnegat, NJ; brother Kevin Harrington and his wife Joyce of Clinton, NJ; sister Karen Disch and her husband Jim of High Bridge, NJ; and sister Melissa Eustace and her husband Rich of Middlesex, NJ. A joyful celebration of Jay's life will be held at later date to include his large Irish clan. Memorial contributions may be made in Jay's memory to: St Jude Children's Research Hospital and Feed the Children.