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Wayne Harrington Obituary

HARRINGTON, Wayne E. Wayne E. Harrington, 62, of Ellington, loving husband of Diane (Santoro) Harrington for 39 years, passed away on Tuesday (March 24, 2009). Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late James and Helen (Holtz) Harrington. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. Wayne was a graduate of Wethersfield High School and received a B.S. and an M.B.A. from the University of Hartford. He spent his career working at Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford. Wayne enjoyed classic cars, spent many hours cleaning and maintaining his 1967 Corvette and won many trophies at car shows. Wayne's other enjoyment and constant companion was his dog Beamer. Besides his beloved wife Diane, Wayne is survived by three sons, Mark Harrington of Austin, TX, Paul Harrington of Windsor Locks and Peter Harrington and his wife Mindy of Hebron. Wayne also leaves behind a sister, Gail Harrington and a brother, James Harrington and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Church, 2577 Main Street, Glastonbury. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church. The burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Glastonbury. Calling hours are TODAY from 4-8 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wayne's memory may be made to Kids in Limos, an organization that makes sure seriously ill children get to their medical appointments in style. Please mail donations to: Kids in Limos, 46 Candlewood Drive, Tolland, CT 06084 or visit www.kids in limos.com. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopo.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 27, 2009.

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April 6, 2009

Our deepest sympathies from all the crew at the Maids.

Brooke Hattan-Brierton

March 31, 2009

Diane, Mark, Peter and Paul
My deepest sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

March 31, 2009

Diane, Mark, Peter and Paul,
We are so sorry to hear of Wayne's death.
Doug and I will always remember the corvette cruise to Maine. When Wayne's beloved corvette was stolen and months later when it was recovered.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Janet and Doug Hattan

Eileen Welch

March 30, 2009

Diane, Mark, Peter and Paul,
I was so shocked to read of Mr. Harrington's passing. I will never forget all the good times we shared talking on your front porch and also having fun babysitting for the boys. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Mr. Harrington was a wonderful and kind person and will forever be missed. Miss seeing you in the neighborhood. Stop by anytime...you know where we live. Take care. Love, Eileen Welch

SISTER PATRICIA

March 30, 2009

MAY GOD BE WITH WAYNE'S WIFE DAINE AND FAMILY AT THIS TIME...
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.........
SR. PATRICIA MARIE, STAFF, CLIENTS & WOLUNTEERS AT F.A.D.C.

Sean Welch

March 30, 2009

Diane, Mark, Peter and Paul,

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with each of you. In your pain of grief, please feel the loving prayers, thoughts and support from your firends and family. I will never forget Wayne taking me for a drive in his Corvette one time - the ONLY time I've ever driven one. He was a wonderful man. I'm so sorry I couldn't make the service. I think of you all often. We miss you on Trinity Ave. Stay very, very close as a family. With love, Sean

carol, ed, brian and Mike cosker

March 28, 2009

Diane, Mark, Peter and Paul
our deepest sympathies from the Cosker family we are all gathered here in hebron tonite celebrating brians
40th birthday and thought of all of you

Mary & Bill DiNeno

March 28, 2009

Diane,

Bill and i were so sorry to learn of Wayne's passing. Deepest sympathy to you and your family,

Mary & Bill DiNeno

Colby Freeman

March 28, 2009

Diane-I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved husband and best friend. I think of him fondly, always with a smile. The last time I saw him was at a car show at Carter Chevrolet, many years ago. He had won yet another trophy. I have and will continue to cherish his memory and his friendship.

My Deepest Sympathy,

Colby Freeman

Gloria Murray

March 27, 2009

Diane

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family over the loss of your loved one. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Sal Neri

March 27, 2009

Diane,
I am so sorry to hear about Wayne's death. He was a great man, and will definitely be missed. May God be with you and your family.

Rocco & Maggie Santangelo

March 27, 2009

Diane Harrington and family:

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Patty Golias

March 27, 2009

Diane -
John and I are so very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons.

John Cullen

March 27, 2009

Diane,

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel in learning of Wayne's death. But, I have to admit that after the shock has passed, a pleasant smile covers my face. As you might remember, Wayne and I had some very interesting time(s) together.

Although I may never actually set my life to print, the adventures and antics involving Wayne and I would be amongst the more, (perhaps, most), entertaining.

I realize, Diane, that this is probably not the time nor the place to tell you but I am sorry that I asked Wayne to put the car here, there, and gee Wayne, can we get it on the other side of this brick sidewalk? As I pause to think about those days, I wonder whether I have more pictures of Wayne's '65 and '67 Vettes than I have of all other things.

The smile is gone; replaced now by tears.

It has been many years since I've seen Wayne, I miss him more than you know ...... aaah, the smile is back!

Rich Massella

March 27, 2009

Words are difficult in this time of your great loss. Nicole and I along with the Massella Family hold you all close to our hearts with thoughts and prayers.

D'Esopo Funeral Chapel

March 27, 2009

Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.

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