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Denis Patrick "Chip" Harrington, of Skaneateles, passed away suddenly on March 12, 2017. Denis graduated from Skaneateles High School and LeMoyne College. At the time of his passing, Denis was employed by the Harrington Metz Company as well as the Skaneateles Town Car Company. In the past, he was employed by early electronic companies, such as Elcom Sales, Skan-A-Matic, and held a corporate position in Rochester. Chip loved spending time on the lake, especially with his daughters, cousins, family, and friends. He had an interest in boats and navigated fishing expeditions for Lakeview Charters in Skaneateles. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Skaneateles. Chip was a parishioner of St. Mary's of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, where he was also an usher. Denis is survived by his beloved daughters, Elizabeth (Tony) Traiforos, of Germantown, MD, and Robin (Nate) North, of Skaneateles. He is also survived by his two precious grandchildren, Antonia and Nicholas. Denis is also survived by his loving father, Denis J. Harrington, of Skaneateles. He is survived by his brother, John (Lynn) Harrington, and three sisters: Kathleen (Tom) Austin, Kelly (Joe) O'Hara, and Mary (Rob) Metz, of Skaneateles, who already miss their kind, caring, fun loving big brother. Denis also leaves behind eleven excellent nieces and nephews, admiring cousins, and numerous dear friends, far and near. If you were lucky enough to know him, you were lucky enough! Calling hours are 4-7 pm on Thursday, March 16, at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, March 17, 2017, at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, followed by a luncheon. Burial will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery, in Auburn, NY, following the luncheon. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family.
