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James Westcott uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 7, 2022
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“Harry” and I were good friends in college and beyond united by our love of fast cars. We got together a few times a couple years ago but lost touch when I moved away from Florida. I will always remember him for his crazy sense of humor
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Robin Aubin posted a condolence
Friday, November 5, 2021
Rick had music in his heart since I knew him in high school. Years went by and we met up with him once again in Fort Myers. He hadn’t changed. That smile said it all. When you saw him play, you know the music emanated from his soul. R.I.P. Rick. You can jam with the nest now.
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laurie riester posted a condolence
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Dear Harrington Family, I learned of Ricky’s passing and I want to express my sincere sympathy! I grew up with the Harrington Family and have fond memories. Patti. I list touch with but would love to reconnect. lar21155@aol.com. There are no words that I can express, but know that my sympathies surround you! Love you xoxo Laurie Cosgrove Riester
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Melanie Finkeldey lit a candle
Saturday, October 9, 2021
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I was so impressed how he managed the band and entertainment at cadys. Always friendly and talented
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Phil posted a condolence
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Rick knew I always wanted to see Les Paul.I did not want to go on a Monday to NYC, but Rick says "You have to make the pilgrimage !". He set up everything. This is just one of a hundred stories I could tell. A true friend. I will miss you.
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Susan & Deacon Dennis Beauregard posted a condolence
Thursday, October 7, 2021
RICHARD J. HARRINGTON, JR.
1954 -2021
“MUCH TOO SOON……”
Sadly, It’s times like these, in this crazy world, where we finally stop, and we are forced to think & reflect on memories that were shared, with a Very Special Friend, of many years. A Friendship that spanned…….virtually a lifetime……days into years - dating back, to a period, where years ago, our individual lives, were just on the cusp of beginning.
We were all in College, preparing for our chosen Careers, having met & dating our future Wives, sharing Pie at Berris’s Coffee Shop, in Brooklyn, trudging through the snow covered woods, in Pomfret, looking for that perfect Christmas Tree, at the Holidays, planning & attending each other’s Weddings, buying our 1st homes or becoming Parents with The Birth of our Kids!
It was a time, of innocence, in all our lives, where things may have appeared overwhelming, due to our young ages & inexperience in dealing with life, in general, but in retrospect, times that were inevitably quite simple. Happy times……times where we all thought we had so much time ahead of us, with so many plans for the future, but in a sense, we were much too naive, to truly realize the unsuspecting twists & turns that Life had in store for us, or the monumental changes that could happen in the next instant, that would allow us to continue or stop us in our tracks.
And then somehow, life itself, just sort of took over. We focused on our jobs, we began to build & become established in our Careers, some of us even moved away & sadly we lost touch & although we tried to stay in touch, throughout the years & even managed to visit with each other, from time to time, in Florida or in Connecticut, inevitably last week, that day still came, when we woke up & came to the stark realization that some 45 years had passed by……& that dreaded Notice in the News-Paper appeared, all too soon…..the one that we never think we are going to get, the one that sort of sneaks up behind you, when you least expect it, announcing that a Cherished Friend, we’d always held dear, was very suddenly no longer here. And we just stood there staring down, at the Notice, in the News-Paper, in complete disbelief, Hoping & Praying, that somehow, it was a dreadful & colossal mistake. That what we were reading…….just wasn’t so…..that it couldn’t be!
That feeling, that you’ve carried with you, for years, that you would call or reach out, simply just to check in & to say hello & to catch up, is now suddenly gone & to be no more……ever!
That feeling is a one sided emptiness, that can no longer be filled & as much as you try & would like to fix it, you just simply can’t. There is only one thing you can do & that is to Pray for that Person & hope that God will hold them close & those who were closest to him, in this Earthly Life.
To say the least, an extremely hard lesson learned.
Funny - how when we receive these unanticipated Notices, that a Cherished Life, has come to a sudden & abrupt end, “Much Too Soon”, that we’re instantly reminded of how truly priceless the lives of Cherished Friends are, that without question, we are suddenly flooded with all these thoughts of how Special this Person is….was & if we were granted just one more chance, we wouldn’t hesitate to reach out in a heartbeat! But sadly, Life doesn’t work that way. Opportunities not taken, often cannot be made up!
And I suppose, that’s the reality, that deep down, we all know, does exist, but for some reason, we think, with our limited human frailties & abilities & our limited perception of life, in general, that we still have plenty of time, to place that call or to reach out, to connect, when the actual reality is, that all of us, including that of ourselves, are just one small heartbeat away, from instantly being with God, for all of Eternity.
A word to the wise…..So given the chance and/or the opportunity, when it comes to mind, we ought not to wait or waste an occasion to reach out to someone, that we hold dear & who is important to us, but rather, to act on that inner need to maintain that Special Connection with those, who we Love and who are important to us.
Offering our Sincere & Heartfelt Condolences to the Family of Richard J. Harrington, Jr., to his Wife: Monique, his Daughter: - Megan, To Megan’s Mom: Patricia, to Rick’s Grandson’s: William & Henry, to Rick’s Mother: Gerda, his Sister: Patricia & his Brother: Kevin, their Respective Families, as well as other Extended Family Members.
✝️ Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him, O Lord & Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. May The Soul Of Richard J. Harrington, Jr., & All the Souls Of The Faithfully Departed, Through The Mercy Of God, Rest In Eternal Peace. Amen.
Susan & Deacon Dennis Beauregard
Vero Beach, Florida
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Mike & Lori LaBelle posted a condolence
Saturday, October 2, 2021
I'm saddened to not have been there today at the funeral services, but my Dad needs me right now, so I was with him.
I, and MANY others, will miss one of the nicest people EVER in the music business.
Godspeed, RIP, and rock on Rick, you have left quite a legacy, and your musical spirit will live on forever.
~~ Mike & Lori LaBelle
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Phillip P Palonen posted a condolence
Saturday, October 2, 2021
I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to the families of Rick. We became friends as early as 1970 as freshmen at Killingly high school. We would play guitar at his home and later shoot baskets outside in the driveway. One day, a call was received that a band was needed at the Plainfield town hall. This was my first live performance and probably his also. Dennis Ferland was the drummer. We played popular songs like "Venus" , "No time left for you" and "In-a-gadda-da-vida". His family was gracious and warm. Later on we played at Killingly junior high dances as well. More recently were the the Christmas shows featuring Angela Howell and friends at the congregational church in Central Village. I was fortunate to play again with Rick. Always complimentary about everyone's talents, this is what I remember Rick for. He would draw rounds of applause for his playing there.
Phil Palonen
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Pete & Kim Aubin posted a condolence
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Our deepest of sympathies go out to all Richard's family, at this time of loss. We will always remember Richards smile and his commitment to the children of Killingly Schools, as well as his musical talents. He will remain in our hearts always and know he is Jamming with the best now. Jam on Richard we will miss you.
Pete & Kim Aubin
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Erika M posted a condolence
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Uncle Rick will be missed by family and so many in the community. He was a wonderful professional, brother, father, son, uncle, and so much more. His lighthearted and kind spirit will shine on as we continue to share his memory. Despite such a heartbreaking loss to all who loved him, we know he will be “jammin” in heaven and shining down.
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Bob Ericson posted a condolence
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Dear Megan,
I am so very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing-I worked with him many years ago as a school social worker- we made a great team- he always talked about you! I had the opportunity to hear him play a few times, and we did “talk cars” many times! He was such a kind, smart, generous man- he was so great with the school kids! The world was such a better place with him in it and his kind spirit will live on…
Bob Ericson
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charli lit a candle
Friday, October 1, 2021
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we are very sad to hear of ricks passing,condolences to his family, we had the pleasure of knowing him from his sunday jams at cadys. rick was a wonderful musician and overall great person,he will be dearly missed.-- rest in peace-- jim and charli casey
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Pam Mcnulty lit a candle
Friday, October 1, 2021
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I was very sad to hear about Rick, I live in Terraverde and met him and wife at the Poolside
As I am a new owner since September, 2019.. Rick would go to water Exercise during the
Week.. I just recently arrived on Sept 13th and I asked about him and found out the news the
Other day and it was Posted at the Clubhouse today!! My Condolences to the family, he was
Such a nice man!! May he Rest In Peace!!
Pam and Marty McNulty
17280 Eagle Trace #11
Fort Myers Fl, 33908
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Patricia Harrington posted a condolence
Friday, October 1, 2021
My heart breaks for you, Megan, as you mourn the devastating loss of your Dad. You were the light of your father's life from the moment you were born. Dad was so very proud of you and his grandsons. Your love and your memories will keep him close; Dad will always live on in you and the boys.
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Richard & Ellen Marie Provencher posted a condolence
Thursday, September 30, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. A great Man has left this earth but will forever be in our hearts. Great memories will live on. RIP Friend.
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The family of Richard James Harrington, Jr. uploaded a photo
Thursday, September 30, 2021
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