Harrington, James J., 77, of Wesley Street, Newport, formerly of New York, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Newport Hospital. Born in New York City, he was the son of Joseph and Eileen (Cannon) Harrington. He was the father of Patrick, Moira, and James Jr, and grandfather of Caitlin Harrington, Moira Willis, Grace Harrington, James Willis, Shea Ruhly, Sean Ruhly, Grady Harrington, and John Harrington. He is also survived by a brother Donald Harrington. He was preceded in death by brothers Joseph and William Harrington and siser Mary Harrington. Services will be held in New York at a date to be announced.