Jonathan Scott Harrington, 60, of Deltona, Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Scott was born in Medford, Massachusetts and Moved to Winchester Massachusetts in 1965. He graduated from Winchester high school in 1973, from East Coast Aero Tech with an airframe and powerplant license in 1982, and just graduated from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science degree in unmanned aircraft design.
Scott was a man of many talents; an accomplished mechanic that could (and did) fix anything with a motor from cars, to boats to airplanes, a talented carpenter that built two beautiful homes for his family in Dunbarton, NH, and an avid learner that believed it was never too late to try something new – Scott spent the his last years in Florida restoring boats while attending the unmanned aircraft design program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona, Florida.
Scott was a licensed pilot and flight instructor and was recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (2013) with inclusion in the prestigious FAA Airmen Certification Database. The database, which appears on the agency's website at www.faa.gov, names Harrington and other certified pilots who have met or exceeded the high educational, licensing and medical standards established by the FAA.
Scott had a true love for flying, as well as for world travel. He also enjoyed cooking, and spending time surrounded by his (many) friends and family. He was known for his wit, sense of humor and ability to look at every situation through a positive (and comical) lens. Scott lived life on his own terms and will be remembered for his humor, determination and larger than life personality. He will be dearly missed.
Scott was the loving father of Megan Harrington-Edward and her husband Larry Edward, Piper Harrington and Brett Harrington. He was the cherished grandfather of Cole Harrington, Sage Edward and Scarlett Edward. Scott was the devoted brother of Dr. Russell Harrington, Judy McCormack and Mark Harrington and dear uncle of Kristen Fleury, Melissa Nahabedian and Stephen Harrington.
His funeral service will be celebrated in the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, February 15, 2016, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Interment will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.