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HARRINGTON James "The Shoe", 48, of Woodland Park, died on December 29, 2009. Born in Paterson, he was raised in West Paterson. He resided in Old Bridge, NJ and Chapel Hill, NC before recently moving back to Woodland Park. Mr. Harrington was a Champion drag racer as well as the owner of Jim Harrington's Drag Racing School in Atco, NJ. He was a member of the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) and the IHRA (International Hot Rod Association) and was a Sportsman Drag Racer with countless wins throughout his career.Devoted husband of Tracey Young-Harrington of Woodland Park. Beloved Daddy of Shoe-Shoe. Loving son of Leo and Anna (nee Schagen) Harrington of Woodland Park. Dear brother of Debra Bochon and her husband Paul of Clark Summit, PA, Neil Marshall and his wife Wilma of Little Falls and Diane Ramsey of North Branford, CT. Loving uncle to several nieces and nephews. Also survived by extended family and many, many friends. Funeral Services will be Saturday, 10:30 AM at the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. Visiting will be Thursday, from 2-5 PM and Friday, from 3-7 PM. As per Jim's request, please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please visit, (
www.bizub.com) for driving directions and online condolences.