George H. Harrington Jr. a longtime resident of Medford formerly of Arlington passed away peacefully at his home April 29, 2016. He was 63 years of age. George was the beloved son of the late George and Alice (Ivester) Harrington.
George was currently employed as a clerk with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Registry of Deeds. He has been a dedicated employee since 1977. George was also an active parishioner of St. Raphael Church where served as an usher and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 11628. When not working and helping out at church, George enjoyed being at home and mostly enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a wonderful neighbor and could always be counted on to help with landscaping, cutting lawns and snow removal. He was the official neighborhood watchman. In his leisure time he loved watching classic television shows and series, looking at vintage cars, and enjoyed good food and lots of it. George was a simple and gentle man with a giant heart and will be greatly missed by many family members and dear friends.
George is survived by his sister Janet Moore of Falmouth. He was the loving uncle of Kristen Warner and her children, and Brad Fish and his children. George lived with and was cared for by his cherished cousin, Ellen Iacopucci and her husband Joe of Medford and their sons, Joey Iacopucci and his wife Meghan of Medford and Anthony Iacopucci and his wife Kayla of Reading. George is also survived by several aunts, uncles, many cousins and extended family.
Funeral services will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Tuesday, May 3rd, at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High St., Medford, at 11 a.m. with interment to follow. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Dello Russo Funeral Home will be held on Monday from 4 thru 8 p.m. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made in George's memory to the St. Raphael Religious Education Department Trust, 516 High St., Medford, MA 02155.