Coralie Phelps Harrington

Coralie Phelps Harrington, 93, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Friday, January 2, 2026 - just shy of her 94th birthday. Coralie was born in Seattle, Washington on January 22, 1932. She and her husband Jon were married on June 17, 1955 in White Plains, NY, and were married for 61 years prior to his death in March 2017. Coralie was an active member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed traveling with her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, affectionately called "Grammie" by all who knew her. Coralie maintained an overflowing collection of artwork, writings, and pictures showcasing her children, grandchildren, and great-children's creativity and love.

Coralie is survived by her daughters, Holly Harrington and Kristen Harrington, their respective spouses, Chris Geving and Elizabeth Harrington, their former spouses, Frank Giancola and Joseph Atkins, and her daughter-in-law Erin Krayer. Coralie also leaves behind seven grandchildren - Michael and Angelina Giancola and Michael's wife, Michelle, Riley and Tallula Atkins, Megan Burke, and Fiona and Aidan Herzig - and two great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Ophelia Giancola. Coralie was preceded in death by her husband, Jon, and son, Kevin.

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