Joseph P. Harrington 1929-2025

He was born Oct. 9, 1929, in Warren, the son of Patrick and Mary Jennings Harrington.

Joe was a graduate of St. Mary High School and the University of Windsor in Ontario. He retired with the rank of captain from the Warren Fire Department and later retired from Warren City Schools.

A member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-St. Mary Church, he also belonged to the Knights of Columbus and the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed reading, and Notre Dame and Ohio State University football. He also had a love for Ireland and its music.

Precious memories of Joe live on with five children, Kathleen Bilchak of Warren, Mary Williams (Joe) of Niles, Margaret (Jim) Nestor of Niles, Patrick (Mary Rose) Harrington of Richwood and Rose Wilson of Warren; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia Thomas of Girard and Elaine (Pete) Hackstedde of Warren; two sons-in-law, Gary DelVecchio of Warren and Michael Szallay of Champion; his daughter-in-law, Cindy Harrington of Warren; many nieces, nephews and their families who loved Joe fondly and miss him dearly; and man’s best friend, Mickey, his loyal companion.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his beloved wife of nearly 53 years, Adalene Jantson Harrington, whom he married April 11, 1952, and who passed Jan. 25, 2005; three children, Ann DelVecchio, JoAnn Szallay and Michael Harrington; his son-in-law, Scott Wilson; four sisters, Margaret Hyden, Sr. Mary Frances Harrington, Theresa Korodi and Kathleen Vennetti; and his brother, John Harrington.

Calling hours are 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-St. Mary Church, 232 Seneca Ave. NE, Warren, OH 44481, where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., following calling hours, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. Interment will follow the Mass in St. Mary Cemetery. All who knew and loved Joe are welcome to attend and honor his remarkable life.

Arrangements are entrusted to Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.

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