Christopher Harrington

1965 - 2011

Christopher J. Harrington

Hendersonville, NC - Christopher John Harrington, 45, of Hendersonville, died Friday, August 5, at Mission Hospital. Born in Cold Spring, NY, he was a son of Priscilla Cody Harrington and Robert Harrington, Sr. of Fort Pierce, FL. He had lived in Highland, NY prior to moving to Hendersonville six years ago. A skilled entrepreneur, he had worked as a mason for many years, had also worked as a computer programmer and was currently a machinist for Highland Tool and Gauge in Mills River. An avid outdoorsman, he had been involved in scouting for many years during his youth and still loved camping. He was also an accomplished woodworker, taking after his grandfather, Joseph Cody. He was of the Catholic faith.

Surviving is his beloved wife of 26 years, Cindy Harrington; his son, Kyle Robert Harrington of Flat Rock; his parents; his brother and sister in-law, Robert Harrington, Jr. and Marcy Harrington of Pleasant Valley, NY; his niece Gwenyth and nephew Wesley; and his paternal grandmother, Priscilla Cody of Fort Pierce, FL. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.

A mass of the resurrection will be celebrated 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 10, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. John Salvas will officiate. The Rose's ministry will host a reception in the St. Francis Hall of the church following the service. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 pm Tuesday, August 9, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm the evening of the visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, NC Affiliate, PO Box 2636

Chapel Hill NC 27515-2636. A guestbook or sympathy card is available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.