Former Homer Board of Trustee, Homer Schools Principal & Life Member of Homer Fire, Gary Harrington Passes Away

Former Village of Homer Board of Trustee, Homer Elementary School Principal, and a lifetime member of the Homer Fire Department, Gary Harrington passed away this past Friday, April 4th. He was 81 years old.

Gary Harrington’s career spanned both Cortland and Homer Schools where he was a teacher at Cortland High from 1967 to 1971. He then worked for Homer Schools afterwards for 32 years as both a teacher and elementary school principal.

He also served with the Village of Homer as a Board of Trustee for 8 years from the late 80s to early 90s. According to his obituary, Gary was also a life member of the Homer Fire Department Hose Co. #1. His service included being a lieutenant and Captain with the department.

Services will be this Wednesday, April 9th at the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home in Homer.