James Stephan Harrington

James Harrington 76, resident of Grosse Pointe Woods passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia, daughter Bridget, son Jay (Heather) and granddaughter Madison, as well as a wide network of extended family, friends and former colleagues. Mr. Harrington was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on Aug. 13, 1936. He grew up in Greenwich, CT with his mother, four sisters and brother. He was an outstanding athlete, and served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. Following his service, he attended the University of Hartford where he excelled at baseball and basketball. He was an initial inductee into the University of Hartford Athletic Hall of Fame, and to this day the basketball team's most valuable player award is named the "Jim Harrington Award." His passion for sports continued later in life. He coached many youth sports in Grosse Pointe, from soccer to basketball to baseball, and was an avid golfer. Mr. Harrington began his career as a teacher, and became a Special Agent with the FBI. Early on in his career with the FBI, he was transferred to the Mt. Clemens field office and settled with his family in Grosse Pointe. He finished his career at the FBI's Detroit headquarters. His areas of responsibility included training and liaison activities with other law enforcement agencies, as well as criminal profiling and hostage negotiation. A memorial gathering will begin at 10:00 a.m., immediately followed by a mass at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 23401 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38148-0142. Father Jim Commyn will be officiating.

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

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